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Pevensey Castle, East Sussex

Pevensey Castle, East Sussex

When it was first built Pevensey Castle must have been an impressive sight standing against all-comers while the waters of the.....

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Piel Castle, Cumbria

Piel Castle, Cumbria

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

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Portland Castle, Dorset

Portland Castle, Dorset

This is one of the best preserved of all King Henry VIII's mighty fortresses, built by the monarch to guard the south coast.....

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Powderham Castle, Devon

Powderham Castle, Devon

Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the.....

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Raby Castle, County Durham

Raby Castle, County Durham

Arriving close to Staindrop from almost any direction the view of Raby Castle, built by the powerful Nevill family in the.....

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Restormel Castle, Cornwall

Restormel Castle, Cornwall

Built around 1300, once home to Edward, the Black Prince, the great circular shell-keep survives in good condition and is the.....

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Riber Castle, Derbyshire

Riber Castle, Derbyshire

The Matlocks between them form some of the most outstanding countryside in the Peak District. Here you can find Riber Castle.....

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Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire

Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire

This castle, occupying a dramatic cliff-top site above the River Swale, led a fairly quiet life without any military action to.....

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Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire

Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire

Ripley Castle was built more than 700 years ago, it was originally built as the home of the Ingilby family and has remained so.....

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Rochester Castle, Kent

Rochester Castle, Kent

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

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Rye Castle Museum, East Sussex

Rye Castle Museum, East Sussex

Rye Castle Museum, also known as 'Ypres Tower', in the beautiful maritime town of Rye, occupies a commanding position.....

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Saffron Walden Castle, Essex

Saffron Walden Castle, Essex

Very little remains of Saffron Walden Castle, but what is here is well worth seeing for it is a fine example of a Norman.....

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Sandal Castle, West Yorkshire

Sandal Castle, West Yorkshire

The crumbling, naked ruins of Sandal Castle are now owned by Wakefield council, and what an inspired choice of centre-piece they.....

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Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire

The spot on which the ruins of Scarborough's once protective fortress stands has been quite possibly the scene of occupation.....

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Scotney Castle, Kent

Scotney Castle, Kent

What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter.....

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Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Many fascinating tales remain from the time when Sherborne Castle was lived in by Sir Walter Raleigh, a favourite of Elizabeth I......

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Sheriff Hutton Castle, North Yorkshire

Sheriff Hutton Castle, North Yorkshire

The remains of this once fine castle built by Sir Bertram de Bulmar, Sheriff of Yorkshire in the 12th century and subsequently.....

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

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Sizergh Castle, Cumbria

Sizergh Castle, Cumbria

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

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Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire

Skipton Castle, North Yorkshire

Apart from it's historic church, Skipton Castle is the town's premier attraction. This is located where the High Street fans out.....

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