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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/300.html Gatehouse - Armathwaite Castle Constructed in 15th century, this castle is a fortified house with later extensions built with red sandstone. Study history of the castle and more recent architectural detailing together with reference sources. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/368.html Gatehouse - Carlisle Castle Inquire into 12th century tower-keep castle started by William Rufus that was attacked many times. Also links to related sites and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/393.html Gatehouse - Cockermouth Castle Research this 13th century enclosure castle that was unsuccessfully sieged by the Royalists during the civil war. Includes short historic note, links, and bibliography. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/97/kendalcastle.htm CastleUK - Kendal Castle Inspect ruins of stone ringwork and bailey castle that dominate the landscape around the town of Kendal. Also contains short historic note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/96/pielcastle.htm CastleUK - Piel Castle Parts of this large bailey and stone keep castle was built in 14th century but has been eroded by the sea. See colour photos and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/90/penrithcastle.htm CastleUK - Penrith Castle Check out ruins quadrangular castle constructed by William de Strickland in 14th century. Plus colour picture and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/91/broughcastle.htm CastleUK - Brough Castle Appraise this large stone-built triangular fortress with enclosure constructed by the Normans on the site of Roman fort of Verterae. Also see photograph of ruins and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/96/daltoncastle.htm CastleUK - Dalton Castle Once used as a courthouse in 19th century this castle was erected around stone tower house on three floors built in 14th century. Also includes street map and colour images. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/86/randalholmetower.htm CastleUK - Randalholme Hall Peruse this stone tower house with four floors within enclosure that was constructed in 14th century. Also colour pictures and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/86/naworthcastle.htm CastleUK - Naworth Castle Started by de Multon family in 13th century this stone tower house was further added to in the 16th/17th centuries. Also study location map and colour image of substantial remains. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/86/lanercostpriors.htm CastleUK - Lanercost Prior's Tower Pore over this medieval stone fortified tower built on four floors that was further developed in 16th century. Also view colour image and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/86/corbycastle.htm CastleUK - Corby Castle The Howard family added a wing to this stone tower house originally built in 14th century. Also study colour image and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/85/carlislecastle.htm CastleUK - Carlisle Castle Investigate large stone keep and bailey originally built by Normans but developed continuously up the 19th century. Plus map and colour photographs. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/penrith/penrith.php CastleXplorer - Penrith Castle To help repel Scottish raids, William Strickland, crenulated his home in 1397 but, by 1572 the castle was a ruin. Includes colour pictures of remains, access times, and map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/pendragon/pendragon.php CastleXplorer - Pendragon Castle Apart from part of the great tower, little remains of this castle where King Arthur's father supposedly died. Also includes colour photos of ruins, location map, and access times. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/carlisle/carlisle.php CastleXplorer - Carlisle Castle It was William II who constructed the first castle in 1092 to defend the western borders between England and Scotland. Castle also hosts the King's Own Royal Border Regiment's museum. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/brougham/brougham.php CastleXplorer - Brougham Castle Built next to River Eamont, this castle sports a large square keep built by Robert de Vipont in 13th century. Includes colour photographs, map, and access times. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/brough/brough.php CastleXplorer - Brough Castle Constructed over remains of Roman fort, this is one of the original stone castles to be built in England. Also peruse colour images of craggy remains, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/appleby/appleby.php CastleXplorer - Appleby Castle Ranulf le Meschin began construction of this castle near Appleby-in-Westmorland early 12th century. Also includes picture of Norman keep, map, and access details. |
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