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

The Lord's Home

Conisbrough Castle

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 20, 2025

1. The Lord's Home Marker

Inscription. This tower, or keep, was built by Hamelin Earl de Warenne, in the 1170s. It was the strongest building in the castle and housed the lord's most private rooms, where he invited the privileged few. In his great chamber he met with important guests and officials to discuss business. The top floor was a bedroom chamber with a private chapel. On the roof were a bread-oven and water cisterns which supplied the internal wash basins. Drinking water was drawn from the secure well in the basement. It is possible that valuables and money were kept in the basement, the most secure space in the castle.

It was probably Hamelin who built a similar tower in the de Warennes' Norman town of Mortemer. These circular buildings stood out amongst rectangular towers owned by other English barons, and rivalled those built by King Henry II and his sons, such as Orford and Tickhill.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1170.

Location. 53° 29.056′ N, 1° 13.556′ W. Marker is in Conisbrough, England, in South Yorkshire. It can be reached from Low Road. On the

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grounds of Conisbrough Castle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Low Road, Conisbrough, England DN12 3ER, 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: The View to the South-east (a few steps from this marker); The View to the South-west (a few steps from this marker); The View into the Inner Bailey (a few steps from this marker); Food for the Lord's Table (a few steps from this marker); The Entrance Chamber and Basement (a few steps from this marker); The View North (a few steps from this marker); Protecting the Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Luxuries (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 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.