Oakham Castle

Oakham Castle was built in the 12th century by Walkelin de Ferrers, the Great Hall is one of the finest examples of domestic architecture for that period in Britain. In the hall is a range of 12th century sculpture and, although damaged, is of superb quality and made of local stone. There is a collection of over 200 horseshoes that represents the unique custom that every peer of the realm must forfeit a horseshoe to the lord of the manor on their first visit. This originated in the 11th century and the oldest horseshoe was put up in the 15th century by Edward IV.

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