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.
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fortified complex
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historic building ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Tudor architecture ⓘ |
| country |
England
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United Kingdom ⓘ |
| functionEnd | 20th century (as courthouse and prison) ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
Buildings and structures in Carlisle, Cumbria
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Forts in Cumbria ⓘ History of Carlisle, Cumbria ⓘ Tourist attractions in Cumbria ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalPeriod |
Tudor period
NERFINISHED
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early modern period ⓘ medieval period ⓘ |
| hasPart |
East Tower of Carlisle Citadel
NERFINISHED
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West Tower of Carlisle Citadel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSignificance |
example of urban defensive architecture
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part of Carlisle’s medieval defences ⓘ symbol of Carlisle’s civic authority ⓘ |
| hasUse |
courthouse
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defensive structure ⓘ prison ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | listed building ⓘ |
| inception | 16th century ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory | Cumbria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Carlisle city walls (remains)
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Carlisle railway station NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | southern edge of Carlisle city centre ⓘ |
| location | Carlisle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | stone ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| ownedBy | public authorities ⓘ |
| replaces | medieval city gate ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
use as assize courts
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use as county courts ⓘ use as local prison ⓘ |
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