Nottingham Castle and St. Mary's Church
The City of Nottingham, justly proud of its Robin Hood connection, is also the best place to begin my panoramic tour of modern day locations associated with the legend.
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Castle Gatehouse, Nottingham Castle (2.0mb)
The gatehouse is the only ancient part of the castle still standing today, mostly 14th century It was extensively restored in Victorian times. Visitors still pass through the archway and it now houses the castle shop.
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The Castle Gardens, Nottingham Castle (2.0mb)
It is the Sherriff of Nottingham that the legend links to the castle, however it is probable that the Constable of Nottingham Castle may be meant here, for the castle was not the actual domain of the Sheriff.
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Nottingham Castle, Nottingham (2.1mb)
The original castle at Nottingham was a wooden structure built in Norman times, perched high on a crag above the town. King Henry I and then King Henry II rebuilt it as a stone structure which, by the 13th century, had become a powerful middle England stronghold.
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Statue of Robin Hood, Castle Green, Nottingham (1.9mb)
Immediately adjoining the gatehouse is the Castle Green. Here stands James Woodford's statue of Robin Hood shooting an arrow through the glades of Sherwood Forest. Surrounding Robin are smaller studies and plaques depicting Little John, Friar Tuck and many of the other outlaws.
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Castle Green and Severns Building, Nottingham (2.0mb)
It was from here that Robin rescued the captive Will Stuteley from the clutches of the Sheriff just as he was about to be hanged. The Severns Building nearby, one of the city's few remaining medieval houses reminds us what life was really like in those far off days of old.
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The Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham (2.0mb)
This interesting old pub, dating from 1189, is said to be the most ancient inn in England. Standing at the base of the castle rock, it was an ancient watering hole for King Richard's Crusaders whilst on their way to the Holy Land. Legend has it, of course, that Robin Hood and his men were frequent visitors.
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Saint Mary's Church, Nottingham (2.0mb)
A late medieval building of 1474 standing in the historic Lace Market area of the city. The site dates back however to Saxon times and a church is recorded here in the Domesday Book of 1086. Robin Hood used to attend mass in St. Mary's quite regularly.
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