Beeston Castle

After Hack Green I first had a horrible lunch at some pub; they even managed to fuck up a roastbeef sandwich. Sigh. Then I went on to Beeston Castle, where from the top you can reputedly look upon 8 counties. It was built in the 1220s, after its owner returned from the Crusades. The castle is a ruin, but the location is just about one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Earlier people must have felt the same, because they've found Bronze and Iron age settlements up there.

All pics here. Including some arty-farty black & white photography.

The outer wall.


The inner wall of the castle today.


Incredible views.


View from the bridge at the castle front.


You can see all the way to Liverpool.


View to the east. Sho, sho purdy.


Some dramatic sky pics, this one in color.


And in b & w.


Sigh.


There's also a cave on the grounds, outside the outer wall.