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Dudley Castle, West Midlands

Dudley Castle, West Midlands

Dudley possesses one of the most important ruins in the West Midlands, the panorama from the keep of this fortress which was once.....

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Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland

Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland

The romantic remains of this once extensive castle stand high on a cliff above the waters of the North Sea. The castle was begun.....

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Dunster Castle & Garden, Somerset

Dunster Castle & Garden, Somerset

The high walls of Dunster Castle look down over the quaint village of Dunster from its imperious setting atop of a classically.....

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Durham Castle, County Durham

Durham Castle, County Durham

Durham Castle is another one of Durham's magnificent buildings. It was founded in 1072 and such was the impregnability of the.....

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Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire

This fairytale like castle is set amongst the Malvern hills and is surrounded by a famous arboretum and beautiful lake. It is a.....

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Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire

Elvaston Castle, Derbyshire

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

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Etal Castle, Northumberland

Etal Castle, Northumberland

Not a great deal remains of Etal Castle other than evocative ruins. It began as a three storey tower house built around 1342 for.....

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Eynsford Castle, Kent

Eynsford Castle, Kent

The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles.....

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Framlingham Castle, Suffolk

Framlingham Castle, Suffolk

On reaching the curve of Market Hill a quaint, colourful sign proclaims to the visitor that you have arrived in the pretty market.....

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Gilling Castle, North Yorkshire

Gilling Castle, North Yorkshire

Gilling Castle rises above Gilling East in a fabulous setting between the Hambledon and Howardian Hills. The house is.....

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Greystoke Castle, Cumbria

Greystoke Castle, Cumbria

Not open to the public, this fine building dates back to the 1500's and has an interesting history...

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Guildford Castle, Surrey

Guildford Castle, Surrey

This is one of the few castles that the French did manage to capture. It was one of three English castle's taken by the Dauphin.....

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Hadleigh Castle, Essex

Hadleigh Castle, Essex

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

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Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire

Helmsley Castle, North Yorkshire

This is a fascinating site where you can explore the 12th century ruins of a once great castle and spectacular earthworks cut.....

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Hever Castle, Kent

Hever Castle, Kent

The very mention of Hever Castle conjures up memories of Anne Boleyn, the bewitching young girl for whom Henry VIII divorced.....

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Highcliffe Castle, Dorset

Highcliffe Castle, Dorset

This stunning Grade 1 listed Mansion is situated on the cliffs at Highcliffe, overlooking Christchurch Bay and The Isle of Wight......

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Hurst Castle, Hampshire

Hurst Castle, Hampshire

The spit of shingle jutting out into the sea just a short distance from Milford-on-Sea was considered by Henry VIII to be the.....

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Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire

This is all that remains of a castle that once heaped lavish entertainments on England's "Good Queen Bess" for here in the heart.....

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Lancaster Castle, Lancashire

Lancaster Castle, Lancashire

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

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Langley Castle, Northumberland

Langley Castle, Northumberland

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the.....

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