The town walls around the high ground near the castle also did much to protect the castle from invaders, although nothing remains of these town walls today. Over the centuries the castle was visited by numerous nobles and monarchs such as King Richard II and Oliver Cromwell.
The town walls surrounding the elevated location adjacent to the castle provided substantial protection against attackers, although today no evidence of these fortifications remains. The castle has been visited by numerous aristocrats and rulers throughout its history, including notable figures such as King Richard II and Oliver Cromwell.