Conisbrough in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Protecting the Castle

Conisbrough Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2025

1. Protecting the Castle Marker

Inscription. The heart of the castle was the inner bailey. It contained all the important buildings and was protected by curtain walls. The existing rubble stone walls were built at the beginning of the 13th century replacing earth and timber defences. The walls were constructed quickly, their stonework is rough and the foundations are shallow. This may have caused the collapse of a large stretch of the walls (55m) which pulled down the eastern gatehouse tower.

You can see the remains of the walls lying against the slope below you. The collapse probably damaged the neighbouring buildings, one of which may have housed a chapel. The chapel here was used by all castle residents while the lord and lady attended private services in the keep.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 53° 29.048′ N, 1° 13.575′ W. Marker is in Conisbrough, England, in South Yorkshire. It can be reached from Low Road. On the grounds of Conisbrough Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Low Road, Conisbrough, England DN12 3AD,

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United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Domestic Luxuries (a few steps from this marker); The Lord's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The View to the South-east (within shouting distance of this marker); The Entrance Chamber and Basement (within shouting distance of this marker); Food for the Lord's Table (within shouting distance of this marker); The View to the South-west (within shouting distance of this marker); The View into the Inner Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conisbrough.

Conisbrough Castle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2025

2. Conisbrough Castle

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.