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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/774.html Gatehouse - Bolsover Castle Inspect bailey and motte castle originally constructed in 11th century with additions in 12th century with tower-keep. Read historic building developments, links, and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/801.html Gatehouse - Peveril Castle Mainly originating from the 11th/12th century this was one of the first Norman castles to be built in England. Read description of substantial remains, links to related sites, and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/795.html Gatehouse - Mackworth Castle Study this castle constructed with crenulated roof with corner turrets and decorated gatehouse built during the 15th century. Read about architectural detail and bibliography. |
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http://louisabrown.net/Bolsover.htm Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Bolsover Castle Examine personal description and historic note about this castle with Norman origins including the Little Castle fantasy home which is an extension of the main castle. |
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http://www.britcastles.com/bolsover.htm BritCastles - Bolsover Castle Scrutinize historic note and description supported by colour photography of exterior and interior plus plan of the Castle. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/120/bolsovercastle.htm CastleUK - Bolsover Castle Research large Jacobean mansion that was built on site of stone keep and bailey castle constructed by the Normans. Also see location map and colour photography. |
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http://louisabrown.net/Haddon.htm Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Haddon Hall Read about castle with Norman origins that was deserted during the 18th century but is now being restored. Also see colour images including the huge gatehouse. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/119/pilsburycastle.htm CastleUK - Pilsbury Castle Constructed to protect a river crossing, the earthwork motte of this Norman fortress still remains. Study colour image and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/119/haddonhall.htm CastleUK - Haddon Hall Investigate one of the archetypal medieval halls in England. Learn about the background to the castle, who built it originally, and who extended it. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/110/glossopcastle.htm CastleUK - Glossop Castle Scrutinize colour image of remains of Norman castle built by William Peverel. Included historic note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/110/hathersagecastle.htm CastleUK - Hathersage Castle Discover all that remains is a tree and vegetation covered mound of the original bailey and motte castle. Peruse colour picture and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/110/peverilcastle.htm CastleUK - Peveril Castle William Peveril erected the original bailey and stone keep castle during the 11th century but it now has 12th century additions. Look at colour image of ruins plus map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/110/hopecastle.htm CastleUK - Hope Castle Check out colour photography of remains of motte and bailey castle that is just a grassy hillock. Also find a brief historic note and map. |
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