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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_colchester.htm TourUK - Colchester Castle Appreciate the largest keep in Europe that was built in 11th century over the site of a Roman temple. Read about the Danish attack that never happened and the connection with William the Conqueror's 'builder-priest'. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Hediingham.htm TourUK - Hedingham Castle Enjoy this massive Norman keep constructed 12th century that is in excellent condition although attacked twice by King John. Peruse brief historic summary plus colour photograph. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1128.html Gatehouse - Colchester Castle Building on this major castle probably started in 11th century when William Conqueror was on the throne. Read about the continuous development and architectural detail, plus links, and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1135.html Gatehouse - Hadleigh Castle Inquire into castle constructed by Hubert de Burgh that was in ruins by 13th century but rebuilt by Edward 3rd in 14th century. Peruse lengthy description, links, and bibliography. |
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http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Hedingham-Castle.html Castles Abbeys Medieval Buildings - Hedingham Castle Read extensive history supported by colour photography including old illustration of the builder, Aubrey de Vere, Lord Great Chamberlain of England. Includes access data and bibliography. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/178/hadleighcastle.htm CastleUK - Hadleigh Castle Found in the town of Hadleigh, this original bailey and keep castle built in 13th century was re-designed by Edward 3rd. Pore over colour photographs of ruins and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/168/colchestercastle.htm CastleUK - Colchester Castle Built on site of Roman Temple of Claudius, this well-preserved keep is the largest ever built by the Normans. View colour photography and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/167/mountfitchetcastle.htm CastleUk - Mountfitchet Castle Scrutinize major ringwork and bailey castle raised by King John in 1215 but has now been completely re-built as earth and timber fortress. Study series of colour images and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/155/hedinghamcastle.htm CastleUK - Hedingham Castle Located in the centre of Castle Hedingham this monumental Norman keep was built by Aubrey de Vere, Earl of Oxford. Pore over map and range of colour photographs. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/154/waldencastle.htm CastleUK - Walden Castle Section of square keep survives of this stone castle constructed 1347 on foundations of earlier bailey and earthwork motte built by Normans. Study picture of ruins. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/walden/walden.php CastleXplorer - Walden Castle Read about Norman keep erected in 12th century by Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex, on older motte castle site. Includes series of pictures of remains, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/tilbury/tilbury.php CastleXplorer - Tilbury Fort Existing fort was built in 17th century on site of smaller medieval blockhouse to protect the Thames estuary. View location map, images, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/hedingham/hedingham.php CastleXplorer - Hedingham Castle Dip into classic example of four-storied keep constructed by the Normans circa 1140 once owned by the de Vere's, Earls of Oxford. Plus range of colour pictures, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/hadleigh/hadleigh.php CastleXplorer - Hadleigh Castle Research remains of two towers and section of curtain wall of this 13th century castle adjacent Thames estuary. Includes series of colour images, location map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/colchester/colchester.php CastleXplorer - Colchester Castle Constructed by Eudo Dapifer around 1075/80, this is the biggest keep constructed by the Normans in Britain and now hosts a museum. See colour photographs, location map, and access details. |
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