Tattershall Castle was built between 1434 and 1446 by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer to Henry VI. Following Cromwell’s death in 1456 the Castle was inherited by his niece Joan, who married Humphrey Bourchier.  Bourchier (later 4^th Baron Cromwell) died fighting for the Lancastrian cause at the Battle of Barnett. The Castle was then confiscated by King Edward IV. 

In 1472 the Castle was in Royal occupation with a military presence, however daily life continued. In the surviving building accounts for 1472 two new bridges were constructed, repairs made to the horse mill and kitchen chimneys and bricks taken from the Tower on the Moor (Lord Cromwell’s hunting lodge located in Woodhall Spa) to repair the castle.

The following talks and demonstrations will take place throughout both days:

11.00am Living History Camp opens

11.30am Military drill within the Inner Ward

1.30pm Archery display in the Stable Block