However, what is now called Oakham Castle was originally the Great Hall of a much larger fortified manor house. This had many of the traditional features of a castle such as a curtain wall, a gatehouse and a drawbridge with iron chains.
However, what is now known as Oakham Castle was originally the Great Hall of a much larger fortified estate. This had many of the typical characteristics of a castle such as a curtain wall, gatehouse, and drawbridge with iron chains.