The history of Manchester Castle over the centuries is intricately tied into the proud tapestry of the families and defenders of the castle demesnes. Manchester Castle has such a history, tracked through the centuries in annals of Lancashire.

   Manchester Castle like most castles of England traces its construction after the Conquest in 1066.

The current structural status of Manchester Castle shows in modern records as being "data unavailable" , but its history is not lost. With each generation or battle, this castle stood defense for its people.  And through the history of its people and their families, we learn how Manchester Castle's mighty stone walls were carved by battle and survival through the generations.

Just a short list of some of those families acting as defenders for Manchester Castle is; Manchester

Whether with the glory of the noble knights riding to battle in defense, the pageantry displayed from rough hewn stone to the family heraldic achievements above the mantel of the great fireplace, each castle and estate carried the weight of centuries of history.

Notes on the history of Manchester Castle through the centuries, show the following in the earliest records; William I gave to William of Poictou after the Conquest.

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