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

The Castle Gateway

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2025

1. The Castle Gateway Marker

Inscription. You are now standing inside the barbican and in front of the gatehouse. The barbican protected the gatehouse - the entrance to the castle and the weakest point in the castle walls. It was manned by porters and closed at dusk. Originally the gatehouse probably had light fortifications which were strengthened and re-modelled in the 14th century, Large, decorative chimneys were also added at the same time.

Barbicans took many different designs, with straight on curved passages and varying numbers of towers. Conisbrough's design had two parallel curved walls and a drawbridge spanning a deep gap. The bridge could be raised in case of danger, but if enemies managed to enter the barbican, they had to climb a steep and narrow path while being attacked from the walkway on top of the walls. Similar barbicans were built at the Tower of London, Newcastle and nearby at the de Warennes' castle in Sandal.

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

Location. 53° 29.034′ N, 1° 13.612′ W. Marker is in Conisbrough, England, in South Yorkshire. It is on Castle Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Castle Hill, Conisbrough, England DN12 3HH, 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: Conisbrough Castle and Its People (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Protecting the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Luxuries (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lord's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Entrance Chamber and Basement (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The View to the South-east (about 90 meters away); Food for the Lord's Table (about 90 meters away). 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 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on July 14, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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