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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1198.html Gatehouse - Cirencester Castle King Stephen raised this square keep castle to the ground in 1142, but unfortunately no visual evidence exists today. Digest short historic note and bibliography. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_berkeley.htm TourUK - Berkeley Castle Appreciate this castle that was developed in the 14th century from an original Norman shell keep and has frozen in time since it was attacked by the Parliamentarians during the Civil War. Peruse brief historic summary and colour photo. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1186.html Gatehouse - Berkeley Castle Study substantial remains of this major castle originally comprising of curtain wall and inner bailey protecting large keep. Peruse history tracking the development of building work, links, and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/81.html Gatehouse - Bristol Castle Explore castle that was rebuilt three times and was a favourite of English royalty. Read about what little remains of building, links, and reference sources. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1238.html Gatehouse - Sudeley Castle Learn about quadrangular castle constructed in 15th century, fell into disrepair, and was restored as country mansion in 19th century. Peruse web site links and references. |
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http://louisabrown.net/Berkeley.htm Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Berkeley Castle Read about castle mentioned by Shakespeare, lived in by King Edward 2nd, and has been owned by same family for 850 years. Included are photos including aerial shot. |
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http://www.electric-image.co.uk/berkeley/berkeley.html ElectricImage - Berkeley Castle Scrutinize damaged architecture and fortifications of this imposing castle by looking at range of colour photographs. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/thornburycastle.htm CastleUK - Thornbury Castle Check out bloody history of 16th century castle built over fortified 14th century manor house. View aerial colour photograph showing the extent of building and site. |
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http://louisabrown.net/Sudeley.htm Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Sudeley Castle Discover to whom King Ethelred (The Unready, 978 - 1016) gave the original castle, and find out the connection with the Royalists and Cromwell's army. Plus colour photography. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/newbagcastle.htm CastleUk - Newington Bagpath Castle Located in middle of the village, this earthwork motte and bailey castle was built by the Normans. Peruse location map and series of colour pictures of remains of motte. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/lasboroughcastle.htm CastleUK - Lasborough Castle Due to damage done by ploughing, there is little left of this earthwork motte built by the Normans. Inspect several colour photographs of the mound and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/beverstoncastle.htm CastleUK - Beverstone Castle Research stone enclosure fortress that was further developed in the 14th century by Thomas, Lord Berkeley. Study selection of colour images of ruins plus map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/berkeleycastle.htm CastleUK - Berkeley Castle It was Robert fitz Hardinge who built this 12th century stone castle over site of earthwork motte and bailey fortress. See photos of now dilapidated building plus location map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/stbrivls.html Castles of Wales - St Briavels Castle Consider historic notes by John Cotton regarding large castle close to the Welsh borders first mentioned in 1129-30. Review colour images of gatehouse and link to map. |
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