Exploring Carlisle Castle's Rich History

Carlisle is touted as "the most besieged city in the UK", so of course, I had to visit the Carlisle Castle during my trip there. 🏰 Construction of Carlisle Castle began in 1093 on the site of a Roman fort. In 1112, it was rebuilt using stone, featuring a keep, gates and city walls. 💪 Today you can explore the grounds and wander the buildings, learning about the site's fascinating history along the way. A few points of interest that caught my attention: 🏰 The views from the top. You can walk around the entire perimeter. 🏰 The "doodles" carved into the walls inside the upper level of the keep, thought to be done by bored guards. You can view a reference guide for the symbols to get a sense of the stories being told. 🏰 The licking stones inside the prison. Apparently, thirsty Jacobite prisoners would lick the walls to try to hydrate -- before being executed on Gallows Hill. Onsite, you can also visit Cumbria's Museum of Military Life. 👉 Check out a preview of the experience by swiping right. 🙏 A big thanks to @EnglandOriginals & @discovercarlisle for sponsoring my trip! ___ * * * #BeyondTheGuidebook #englishcities #englandtravel #englandtravels #visitengland🇬🇧#uktravel #solofemaletravel #packingmybags #englandoriginals #architecturetravel #DiscoverCarlisle #carlisle #carlislecastle #englishcastle #