Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire
Newark Castle, in Newark-on-Trent in the English county of Nottinghamshire, was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century.
Newark Castle in 2013, overlooking the River Trent
Newark Castle and Bridge circa 1812, before it was restored by Anthony Salvin
The castle seen from the west
The 12th-century gatehouse seen from the south
Newark-on-Trent or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. It is on the River Trent, and was historically a major inland port. The A1 road bypasses the town on the line of the ancient Great North Road. The town's origins are likely to be Roman, as it lies on a major Roman road, the Fosse Way. It grew up round Newark Castle, St Mary Magdalene church and later developed as a centre for the wool and cloth trades.
Image: Former Moot Hall, Newark on Trent (Geograph 3655815)
Image: Newark Castle UK river Trent view
Image: River Trent, Newark on Trent geograph.org.uk 278225
Image: The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark on Trent geograph.org.uk 3654623