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Hartland Bay

Hartland

in the county of Devon

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Castle Acre

in the county of Norfolk

David Wigham's Pictures of Thurnham

in the county of Kent

(6 total)Thurnham Pictures

A picture of Thurnham
Thurnham Castle ruins

Thurnham Castle ruins

English Heritage describes Thurnham Castle as a motte and bailey fortification of the type introduced into Britain by the Normans. They were built and occupied from the 11th century to the 13th centuries after which, they were superseded by other types of castle.

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Thurnham, English Castles, Buildings and Structures, English Countryside, Kent


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A picture of Thurnham
Thurnham Castle grounds

Thurnham Castle grounds

The castle site lies on top of the north downs. From behind these trees, a wide view of the foot of the downs is visible. (which is why the Normans built the castle at this site)

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Thurnham, English Castles, Gardens and Parks, Trees and Woodlands, Kent


A picture of Thurnham
Thurnham Castle

Thurnham Castle

English Heritage describes Thurnham Castle as a motte and bailey fortification of the type introduced into Britain by the Normans. They were built and occupied from the 11th century to the 13th centuries after which, they were superseded by other types of castle.

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Thurnham, English Castles, Buildings and Structures, Trees and Woodlands, Kent


A picture of Thurnham
Thurnham Castle walls

Thurnham Castle walls

A wider shot of the ancient Castle walls.

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Thurnham, English Castles, Buildings and Structures, Trees and Woodlands, Kent


A picture of Thurnham
Thurnham Castle ruins

Thurnham Castle ruins

Visitors to Thurnham Castle ruins.

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Thurnham, English Castles, Trees and Woodlands, Kent


A picture of Thurnham
Black Horse Inn, Thurnham

Black Horse Inn, Thurnham

This pub is just down the hill from Thurnham Castle ruins.

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Thurnham, Pubs And Inns, Trees and Woodlands, English Cottages, Kent


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