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Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for.....

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Castle Rising Castle, Norfolk

Castle Rising Castle, Norfolk

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

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Chartley Castle, Staffordshire

Chartley Castle, Staffordshire

The very castle that once held Mary Queen of Scots. First built by one of the early Earls of Chester circa 1100, the castle has a.....

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Chester Castle, Cheshire

Chester Castle, Cheshire

The extensive ruins of Chester Castle can be found on a hillside overlooking the River Dee in close proximity to where the county.....

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Chillingham Castle, Northumberland

Chillingham Castle, Northumberland

Set within romantic grounds, the splendour of Chillingham Castle is matched only by the dramatic grandeur of the surrounding.....

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Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire

Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire

The village of Cholmondeley is famous for its fascinating, romantic castle, built in 1801 in the Gothic style. Built as the seat.....

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Cley Hill, Wiltshire

This is the site of an Iron-Age Hillfort which covers around 17 acres. It is just one of several such sites in Wiltshire, but.....

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Clifford's Tower, North Yorkshire

Clifford's Tower, North Yorkshire

Apart from York City's lovely old Minster church, there is little in the town to rival the sheer drama of Clifford's Tower in its.....

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Clun Castle, Shropshire

Clun Castle, Shropshire

Late in the 12th-century, the wooden fortification built at Clun in the 11th-century was burnt down by the Welsh. The land then.....

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Cockermouth Castle, Cumbria

Cockermouth Castle, Cumbria

These wonderful ruins of a by-gone age can be discovered in the charming inland resort of Cockermouth, amongst Lakeland's.....

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Colchester Castle, Essex

Colchester Castle, Essex

Colchester is an ancient town situated on the site where a Roman city once stood. It is most famous for its massive Norman.....

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Compton Castle, Devon

Compton Castle, Devon

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden...

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Coney's Castle, Dorset

Coney's Castle, Dorset

Coney's Castle is an Iron Age hill fort in Dorset, England, offering spectacular views. The name Coney is from the Old English.....

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Conisbrough Castle, South Yorkshire

Conisbrough Castle, South Yorkshire

The dilapidated ruins of Conisbrough Castle make an impressive sight, particularly its keep, which is unusual in design. The.....

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Corfe Castle, Dorset

Corfe Castle, Dorset

Standing in lofty splendour above the chimney pots of the village with the roaring ocean lapping the cliffs to the other side of.....

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Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views...

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Dalton Castle, Cumbria

14th-century tower built to assert the authority of the Abbot of Furness Abbey...

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Dartmouth Castle, Devon

Dartmouth Castle, Devon

Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII.....

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Donnington Castle, Berkshire

Donnington Castle, Berkshire

A mile north of Newbury. Built in the late 14th century as a fortified residence at the top of a hill, overlooking the River.....

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Dover Castle, Kent

Dover Castle, Kent

Dover Castle is a medieval castle that was founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England, often being.....

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