Chester Castle

Chester Castle is in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is sited at the southwest extremity of the area bounded by the city walls. The castle stands on an eminence overlooking the River Dee. In the castle complex are the remaining parts of the medieval castle together with the neoclassical buildings designed by Thomas Harrison which were built between 1788 and 1813. Parts of the neoclassical buildings are used today by the Crown Court and as a military museum. The museum and the medieval remains are a tourist attraction.

For the civil parish named Chester Castle, see Chester Castle (parish).

Chester Castle
Chester Castle
Location within Cheshire
General information
Architectural styleNorman, Neoclassical
Town or cityChester, Cheshire
CountryEngland
Coordinates53.1853°N 2.8923°W / 53.1853; -2.8923
Construction started1070
Completed1822
Design and construction
Architect(s)Thomas Harrison
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