England · Demolished
Gloucester Castle
Gloucester Castle was a Norman royal castle in Gloucester, originally a motte-and-bailey later rebuilt west of Barbican Hill to overlook the River Severn. It served as a royal residence in the medieval period and later as the county gaol before being demolished in 1787 and replaced by Gloucester Prison. Archaeological remains of its foundations have been uncovered in the 21st century.
Its prime
1250
Today
Demolished
As it stood in 1250
The shape it held in its prime.
A riverside castle set directly above the River Severn, defined by a substantial rectangular stone keep rising above contiguous ranges and curtain walls that run to the water’s edge. An outer barbican and a bridge cross the river to an outer wall; a main gatehouse gives access from the town side. Rooflines are steeply pitched and the massing is compact — keep, attached ranges and enclosing bailey together forming a fortified river-front complex of stone.
Step inside
7 places to explore in 1250.
The record describes 7 distinct spots at Gloucester Castle — including the full exterior approach. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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See Gloucester Castle with the fires lit.
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