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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_beeston.htm TourUK - Beeston Castle Tour this 13th century castle that is perched on a cliff top and constructed by Ranulf, Earl of Chester. Read about the double walls and use as a prison. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/182.html Gatehouse - Beeston Castle Discover 13th century rectangular enclosure castle built from red sandstone by Ranulf de Blundeville, 7th Earl of Chester. Peruse architectural detail, reference sources, and links. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/185.html Gatehouse - Chester Castle Gain an insight into medieval earthwork castle largely destroyed by fire in 18th century. Read about only surviving Agricola tower, references, and links. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/117/chestercastle.htm CastleUK - Chester Castle Peruse photograph of what little remains of this bailey and motte fortress built by the Normans in the 12th century. Also historic note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/117/pulfordcastle.htm CastleUK - Pulford Castle Constructed by Robert de Pulford, this bailey and earthwork motte castle stands on important crossing point. View colour picture and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/117/beestoncastle.htm CastleUK - Beeston Castle Investigate colour image of two massive towers that form the gatehouse of 13th century castle. Plus note on the architecture and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/117/aldfordcastle.htm CastleUK - Aldford Castle Read about excavations in the ruins of bailey and stone motte fortress built by Richard de Aldford. Also location map and colour photograph. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/pulford.html Castles of Wales - Pulford Castle Scrutinize this minor bailey and motte castle built in strategic position near the English/Welsh border. Includes map of castle showing relationship with the river and border, plus images. |
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