Castle Black
Chief stronghold of the Night's Watch on the Wall, the great barrier of ice that guards the realm from the wildlings and the Others.
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Rulers of Castle Black through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | Night's Watch | Night's Watch | |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | Night's Watch | Night's Watch | |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | Night's Watch | Night's Watch | |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | Night's Watch | Night's Watch | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | Night's Watch | Jeor Mormont (Jeor Mormont) | Lord Commander; killed by mutineers at Craster's Keep |
| Present day | 300 AC | Night's Watch | Jon Snow (Jon Snow) | elected 998th Lord Commander |
Events at Castle Black
Battle for the Wall · War of the Five Kings, 300 AC
The Watch withstands Mance Rayder's host; Stannis's army arrives to break it.
People: Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon
Jon becomes Lord Commander · Present day, 300 AC
The brothers elect Jon Snow. He lets the wildlings through the Wall, turning part of the Watch against him.
People: Jon Snow, Samwell Tarly
For the Watch · Present day, 300 AC
After a letter from Ramsay, Jon calls the wildlings to march south. His own brothers stab him.
People: Jon Snow
Castle Black in the wars
- The War of the Five Kings – Stannis at the Wall (300 AC): ⚔ Battle beneath the Wall, won by Stannis Baratheon
People connected with Castle Black
- Jeor Mormont Night's Watch
- Jon Snow House Stark
- Stannis Baratheon House Baratheon
- Samwell Tarly Night's Watch
Explore in 3D
Castle Black is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
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Questions about Castle Black
Where is Castle Black?
Castle Black lies in The North. Chief stronghold of the Night's Watch on the Wall, the great barrier of ice that guards the realm from the wildlings and the Others.
Who holds Castle Black during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Night's Watch of Night's Watch.
Who holds Castle Black during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Night's Watch of Night's Watch.
Who holds Castle Black during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Night's Watch of Night's Watch.
Who holds Castle Black during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Night's Watch of Night's Watch.
Who holds Castle Black during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Jeor Mormont of Night's Watch – Lord Commander; killed by mutineers at Craster's Keep.
Who holds Castle Black during Present day (300 AC)?
Jon Snow of Night's Watch – elected 998th Lord Commander.