EXPLORING HALTON CASTLE IN RUNCORN TWO PINTS OF LAGER AND A PACKET OF CRISP #exploring #runcorn

#haltoncastle #exploring #urbex #runcorn Halton Castle is a castle in the village of Halton which is part of the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The castle is situated on the top of Halton Hill, a sandstone prominence overlooking the village. A motte and bailey castle was built with construction starting in 1071, the original building was replaced with the current sandstone castle in the 13th Century. Building alterations continued until at least 1609 when the structure is recorded as in disrepair. The castle is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building,[1] and a scheduled ancient monument.[2] It was the seat of the Barons of Halton from the 11th century until the 14th century and it then passed to the Duchy of Lancaster.[3] It was besieged twice in the Civil War after which its structure deteriorated. In the 18th century a new courthouse was built on the site of the previous gatehouse. The castle lies in ruins apart from the courthouse which has been converted into a public house.......WIKI.