A camera and a coffee ~ Clitheroe Castle.

Some of you will know that I happen to live, but a hop, skip and a jump away from a tiny castle keep in a small Lancashire market town. I have been neglecting the grounds of Clitheroe Castle on my blog recently, so yesterday I took my camera and a coffee out and explored for an hour.

The Castle was built in 1186 by Robert de Lacy and rises proudly over the town. Its really only a Norman ruin with no roof, but it’s our roofless ruin. 🙂

Clitheroe Castle. The Ivy flowers on the wall were buzzing with insects.

A Coffee.

Peeping Pigeon.

Below the keep is a  memorial commemorating all those residents of Clitheroe, lost in two World Wars. The soldier stands, head bowed, looking out toward Pendle Hill.

War Memorial.

Front view , with the castle in the background.

Museum.

Clitheroe Castle Museum resides in the former Steward’s House in the grounds. Many moons ago I visited with a friend and wrote this post ~ Clitheroe Castle and Museum.

There is also a café in the Atrium, which is a good place for a brew.

 

Newish signage for ‘The Pinnacle’

Cheeky Squirrel.

I soon got side tracked by the local wildlife.

Orange Berries of the Firethorn.

Red Admiral.

Turning Oak Leaves.

Female Chaffinch.

Honey Fungus.

The Pinnacle.

The Pinnacle , situated in the Rose garden was once part of the Houses of Parliament and was gifted to the town in 1937. Also in the Rose garden are a couple of sculptures , a leaping limestone salmon and a hawk.

Dive-bombing.

Hugo at the Castle Street Entrance.

That’s all for now though, my hour is up! Maybe I will return soon, with a camera and a coffee . 🙂