Directory of general guides for castles built in England, UK

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http://www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com/english-castles.html
Guide to Castles of Europe - English Castles
Enjoy this varied guide to English castles from Alnwick Castle to Tintagel Castle which is most famous for its association with legendary King Arthur. Well-researched and supported by colour photography.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/castles/index.html
Paul's Castles
Peruse this informative little site with details on Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Dover Castle, Canterbury, and the Tower of London. Includes historic notes and photographs mainly taken by the author.

http://www.black.uk.net/index.asp?/places/castles/iom.htm
David & Kathy's Web - Isle of Man Castles
Study these useful personal notes and colour photography for the castles constructed on the Isle of Man including Peel Castle, Rushen Castle, and Derby Fort.

http://www.2hwy.com/eg/c/castles.htm
Online Highways: England - Castles
Appreciate this compilation of castles built in England. Listed alphabetically with links to individual pages with historic note.

http://www.casteland.com/puk/castle/europe/uk/hastings/hastings.htm
Casteland - England
Study small range of castles in England including Bodiam, Hastings, and Leeds Castles. Includes colour photography.

http://www.ecastles.co.uk/history.html
ecastles - Castles and Fortifications of England & Wales
Peruse this 'brief history of castle building over the last two thousand years' supported by colour photography.

http://www.britainexpress.com/History/castles.htm
Britain Express - Castles in England and Wales
Enjoy this useful list of explanations of words used when describing castles, from 'Motte and Bailey Castles' to 'Concentric Design'.

http://www.castlesontheweb.com/search/Castle_Tours/England/
Castles on the Web - Castle Tours: England
Use this directory of castle constructed in England that includes a very short description of each castle plus a link for further details.

http://www.aboutlancs.com/halls/halls.htm
Castles, Manors and Halls of Lancashire
Study catalogue of medieval castles in various states of repair in Lancashire. Also read brief description and bibliography.

http://www.berkshirehistory.com/castles/moated_manors.html
David Nash Ford's - Royal Berkshire History - Moated Manors
Peruse collection of moated manors that includes location and short historic note.

http://www.berkshirehistory.com/articles/berks_hist05.html
David Nash Ford's - Royal Berkshire History
Find out how the Norman Conquest of England, and building programme in 1066 altered face of Berkshire. Also links to medieval buildings.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/99/middlehamcastle.htm
CastleUK - Middleham Castle
Pore over particularly well fortified stone quadrangular fortress built by Normans and extended in 15th century. Colour pictures and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/97/kendalcastle.htm
CastleUK - Kendal Castle
Study ruins of stone ringwork and bailey castle that dominate the landscape around the town of Kendal. Historic note and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/96/pielcastle.htm
CastleUK - Piel Castle
Sections of this large bailey and stone keep castle built in 14th century has been eroded by the sea. Study colour photos and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/81/alnwickcastle.htm
CastleUK - Alnwick Castle
Classic example of stone motte and bailey design, this castle has been occupied continuously since 1309. View colour picture and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/87/ninebankstower.htm
CastleUK - Ninebanks Tower
Once adjoining a manor house, this minor four-story tower has additions built in 16th century. Study photograph and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/88/belsaycastle.htm
CastleUK - Belsay Castle
Learn about massive stone tower house built in medieval times with mansion added by Tudors. Images of dilapidated buildings, and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/90/penrithcastle.htm
CastleUK - Penrith Castle
Discover ruins quadrangular castle constructed by William de Strickland in 14th century. Also colour picture and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/91/broughcastle.htm
CastleUK - Brough Castle
Study large stone-built triangular fortress with enclosure constructed by Normans on site of Roman fort of Verterae. Photograph of ruins and map.

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