Join archaeologist Mathew Morris for a guided walk around Mountsorrel Castle and find out about its notorious history and what still survives today.
The castle was relatively short-lived, existing for less than 150 years, and today all that remains of this once-mighty fortress are a few poorly understood earthworks on top of Castle Hill. Yet during its short life, it had a significant role in four military campaigns and was one of only two castles in Leicestershire to be besieged, earning itself the infamous nickname the ‘nest of the devil’.
The walk is approx. 1km long and involves some steep paved and unpaved paths, steps and uneven ground.
Location
Butter Market, Market Place, Market Place,, Leicestershire, LE12 7BA, United Kingdom
Schedule
Tue, 07 Jul
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Additional booking information
Details of where to meet will be sent to those replying - Contact Bob Gale via owfieldworkers@gmail.com Church address given in listing as approximate location
Additional fee information
Tickets: £5.00 adults children FREE