Carlisle Castle

The bridge over the moat and outer gatehouse of Carlisle Castle.
The castle was built on the site of the Roman fort, Luguvalium, and in 1092 a wooden motte and bailey castle built by William 11.
Rebuilt in stone in 1157, the castle was repeatedly attacked by the Scots and needed regular repair including a new outer gatehouse in the 14th century. It was restored in 1541 but again was badly damaged in the Civil War and then in 1745 during the Jacobite uprising.
Mary Queen of Scots was held captive here under the guardianship of Sir Francis Knollys from 16 June 1567 until July 1568 when she was moved to Bolton Castle in Yorkshire. Knollys allowed Mary to walk along the outside of these walls (now known as 'Lady's Walk').
From the 1820s to the mid 20th century the castle saw considerable renovation as it became an army barracks for the Border Regiment.