Beeston Castle, ruin of a Royal Castle – United Kingdom

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The Castle.

Beaston Castle was built in 1220 by the Earl of Chester. In 1237 it became a Royal Castle and it stayed that until the 16th century.
After the Civil War in 1646 Cromwell had the castle demolished  to prevent it from possible future use as a stronghold.

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