Nottingham Castle - Grounds and Gardens - Porter's Lodge

The grounds and gardens at Nottingham Castle.

 

Going through the Middle Bailey bridge, along the path.

 

Had to be quick, as this was close to closing time.

 

 

Grade II listed structures.

 

Nottingham Castle Middle Bridge Adjoining Archway and Porter's Lodge, Nottingham

 

NOTTINGHAM

 

SK5639SE CASTLE ROAD

646-1/22/128 (West side (off))

Nottingham Castle middle bridge,

adjoining archway and porter's lodge

 

GV II

 

Bridge spanning the middle moat at Nottingham Castle, and

adjoining archway and porter's lodge. Bridge, originally a

drawbridge, c1170, for Henry II. Altered late C16, restored

c1878 and c1984. Adjoining archway and lodge c1800.

Bridge, coursed squared stone with rubble coping to parapet

walls. Single round arch with long approach ramps. Pair of

cast-iron gates, late C19. An important survival of the

medieval castle.

Adjoining archway has a round arch flanked by pilasters, under

a cornice and flat gable. To its right, an underground

porter's lodge, with pedimented ashlar doorcase and 6-panel

door with fanlight. These probably date from the period when

the Castle was occupied as apartments.

(Get to know Nottingham: Hamilton A: Nottingham's Royal

Castle: Nottingham: 1980-: 2,5,6,22).

 

 

Listing NGR: SK5691639499

 

 

This text is a legacy record and has not been updated since the building was originally listed. Details of the building may have changed in the intervening time. You should not rely on this listing as an accurate description of the building.

 

Source: English Heritage

 

Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.

 

 

Originally The Middle Bailey Bridge and Gatehouse.

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