Oakham Castle
The inner bailey, showing the remains of the walls and the medieval keep.
The medieval great hall, built in 1180 and all that is left of the buildings in Oakham Castle
There is a tradition that peers of the realm must forfeit a horseshoe on their first visit to Oakham.
And Time Team, of course. The programme excavated the castle grounds in 2012
Any idea what sort of wood was used to build the market cross? Impressive (ok, granted I live in Los Angeles where things seem to change about every time you walk down the street...)
Immediately above the blue seat is a dark blue plaque with a normal-sized horseshoe. That one was presented by Her Majesty. Liz is not one for ostentatious displays.
Good for Her Majesty. Not like *she* has anything to prove. :)