Map of Castles in Leicestershire
Leicestershire's best-known castles are Belvoir Castle, Kirby Muxloe Castle and Leicester Castle, and the county also has several motte-and-bailey castles. Leicester Castle is the oldest with a known date, begun in 1060. English Heritage looks after two castles in the county.
9
castles
1060
oldest dated
All 9 castles in Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Built 1067
Kirby Muxloe Castle
Built 1480 · English Heritage
Leicester Castle
Built 1060
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
English Heritage
Groby Castle
Leicestershire, England
Hallaton Castle
Leicestershire, England
Sauvey Castle
Leicestershire, England
Burley Castle
Leicestershire, England
Donington Castle
Leicestershire, England