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What is the oldest castle in England?

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quotePosted at 14:28 on 13th May 2010
The oldest castle can't be older than 1052, as prior to that, the word Castle didn't exist, and other types of fortifications had been built. The oldest inhabited one must be Berkley Castle in Gloucestershire that began construction in 1154.
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