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Oakham - by Zbigniew Siwik ©
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Oakham Castle does not represent the traditional image of a castle due to its small size. The Great Hall is all that remains of an early medieval fortified manor house. It did, however, have many of the traditional features of a castle such as a curtain wall, a gatehouse and a drawbridge with iron chains. There is also historical and archaeological evidence to suggest that Oakham Castle possessed towers at strategic points along the walls as well as a moat.The Great Hall is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England.
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Photographer: © Zbigniew Siwik (Gallery)(5th January 2014)

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Comment by Dave John(5th January 2014)

Wonderful low light on this one Zbig, and a very interesting narrative too

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Comment by rustyruth(5th January 2014)

Before I read your narrative I would have thought it was a church. Very interesting, lovely shot.

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Comment by Pat Trout(5th January 2014)

Wonderful pic

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Comment by Victor Naumenko(9th January 2014)

There can be it the most unusual and beautiful remains of Norman castle which I saw. I long time looked a horseshoes inside.

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Exposure Program: Unknown: 4294901763, Focal length: 21 mm, Aperture: f 5, ISO: 4294901860, Exposure time: 1/200 sec, Metering Mode: Unknown: 4294901765, Exposure Bias: -0.33333333333333 EV
Date/Time Creation: December 28, 2013, 2:25 pm
ImageID:1185583, Image size: 3456 x 2304 pixels

This image is available to purchase and is part of our Oakham Stock Photos Collection.