Chester Castle

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf castle
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:admissionFee varies
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Norman architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Duke_of_Westminster
gptkb:King_John
gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkb:Edward_I
gptkbp:built 1070
gptkbp:café yes
gptkbp:coordinates 53.1911° N, 2.8956° W
gptkbp:culturalSignificance heritage site
gptkbp:currentUse tourist attraction
gptkbp:designedBy Norman invaders
gptkbp:events educational programs
historical tours
medieval reenactments
gptkbp:exhibits local history
military artifacts
prison history
gptkbp:features gatehouse
prison
circular tower
gptkbp:function fortification
gptkbp:gift_shop yes
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:English_Heritage
gptkbp:guidedTours yes
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Civil_War
gptkb:Siege_of_Chester
gptkbp:historicalRole administrative center
royal residence
prison
judicial center
gptkbp:historicalSignificance military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chester Castle
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chester,_England
gptkbp:notable_player motte-and-bailey
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Black_and_White_Tower
Bailey
Great_Hall
Castle_Walls
King's_Tower
gptkbp:openingHours varies seasonally
gptkbp:openToPublic yes
gptkbp:parking yes
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Chester_city_walls
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Chester_Cathedral
gptkb:Chester_Racecourse
River Dee
gptkbp:type medieval castle
gptkbp:visitors approximately 100,000 annually
gptkbp:website www.chestercastle.com