Carlisle Citadel

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Carlisle Citadel is a historic fortified complex in Carlisle, Cumbria, notable for its medieval origins and later use as a courthouse and prison.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fortified complex
historic building
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Tudor architecture
country England
United Kingdom
functionEnd 20th century (as courthouse and prison)
hasCategory Buildings and structures in Carlisle, Cumbria
Forts in Cumbria
History of Carlisle, Cumbria
Tourist attractions in Cumbria
hasHistoricalPeriod Tudor period
linked to: Tudor England

early modern period
medieval period
hasPart East Tower of Carlisle Citadel
linked to: Carlisle Citadel

West Tower of Carlisle Citadel
linked to: Carlisle Citadel
hasSignificance example of urban defensive architecture
part of Carlisle’s medieval defences
symbol of Carlisle’s civic authority
hasUse courthouse
defensive structure
prison
heritageDesignation listed building
inception 16th century
locatedInAdministrativeTerritory Cumbria
locatedNear Carlisle city walls (remains)
Carlisle railway station
locatedOn southern edge of Carlisle city centre
location Carlisle
materialUsed stone
openToPublic yes
ownedBy public authorities
replaces medieval city gate
significantEvent use as assize courts
use as county courts
use as local prison

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Carlisle, Cumbria, England hasLandmark Carlisle Citadel
Carlisle Citadel hasPart East Tower of Carlisle Citadel
linked to: Carlisle Citadel
Carlisle Citadel hasPart West Tower of Carlisle Citadel
linked to: Carlisle Citadel