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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Porchester.htm TourUK - Portchester Castle Stone was bought over from Caen to construct this tower protected by walls by the Normans in 1130. Read about expansion by Richard 2nd plus royal connection, and see colour picture. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/931.html Gatehouse - Christchurch Castle Demolished by Parliament in 17th century, this castle is now in ruins but was originally a motte and bailey fort constructed in 12th century. Short historic note plus links and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1568.html Gatehouse - Carisbrooke Castle Learn about this 12th/13th century castle sporting a polygonal shell keep constructed by William Fitz Osbern after the Conquest. Read about the development of the building and bibliography. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1268.html Gatehouse - Calshot Castle Peruse artillery castle that comprises of tower defended by moat and curtain wall built by Henry 8th. Find out what happened to stone taken from Beaulieu Abbey and read about the castle layout. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/196/carisbrookecastle.htm CastleUK - Carisbrooke Castle Enjoy this Norman fortress that was built over site of Roman fort on the Isle of Wight just off the coast of southern England. Plus image of gatehouse and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/186/odihamcastle.htm CastleUk - Odiham Castle Learn about stone ringwork castle that boasts unusual octagonal great tower. View colour photography of small remains of once large castle. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/186/crondallcastle.htm CastleUK - Crondall Castle Examine artist's impression of bailey and stone ringwork castle when it was built in 12th century. Includes location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/186/basingcastle.htm CastleUK - Basing Castle Inquire into deteriorated Tudor palace built of brick constructed over large bailey and stone motte. Includes some colour photography, access times, and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/185/wolveseycastle.htm CastleUK - Wolvesey Castle Found in the town of Winchester, this bailey and stone keep constructed by Normans is also known as 'Old Bishop's Palace. See range of photos of ruins and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/winchester/winchester.php CastleXplorer - Winchester Great Hall Read about major fire that destroyed the royal castle at Winchester except the Great Hall that was build 1222/36. Also peruse photos, access details, and map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/portchester/portchester.php CastleXplorer - Portchester Castle Research Norman castle that was built by William Maudit in 1086 on the site of a Roman fort. Pore over images of the well-preserved building, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/odiham/odiham.php CastleXplorer - Odiham Castle Check out details of now ruined early 13th century castle built by King John but overrun by Louis, Dauphin of France in 1216. View map, colour images, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/carisbrooke/carisbrooke.php Castlexplorer - Carisbrooke Castle Constructed on a high hill on the Isle of Wight, the Saxons originally built a defensive wall, and the Normans constructed the castle in 11th century that survives as a home today. |
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