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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1413.html Gatehouse - Kinnersley Castle Inquire into 16th century castle constructed by Roger Vaughan but possibly reconstructed from much older castle on the site. Read about the vaulted brick cellars, reference list, and links. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1350.html Gatehouse - Clifford Castle Gain an insight into this 11th century bailey and motte castle with additions in the 13th century. Peruse short history and description and colour image. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Eastnor.htm TourUK - Eastnor Castle Discover castle constructed during the Napoleonic Wars with extravagant interior. Study historic summary and look at colour photograph. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Goodrich.htm TourUK - Goodrich Castle Built from distinctive red sandstone high on a rocky escarpment above the River Wye, this 12th century castle was almost impregnable. Peruse historic note and view colour image. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1394.html Gatehouse - Hereford Castle Examine the interesting history of castle that started as 11th century motte and bailey fort and was extensively fortified in 13th century only to be damaged in the Civil War. See historic note, links, and reference list. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/167/ansteycastle.htm CastleUk - Anstey Castle Built originally by Eustace, Count of Boulogne, very little survives of this bailey and stone motte built in 12th century. provides range of colour images and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/154/therfieldcastle.htm CastleUK - Therfield Castle Much of this bailey fortress and earthwork motte constructed in the 12th century has been levelled. Study colour image of remaining mound and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/162/goodrichcastle.htm CastleUk - Goodrich Castle Read about huge Norman keep on three floors that was further fortified by curtain wall, towers, and gatehouse. Peruse pictures of substantial remains of keep and gatehouse. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/137/wigmorecastle.htm CastleUK - Wigmore Castle Research stark ruins of 13th century bailey and stone-built motte castle with keep and stair tower. Plus brief historic note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/137/astoncastle.htm CastleUK - Aston Castle Scrutinize castle with stone-built keep set on top of stone motte with bailey fortress. Study map and colour image of tree-covered mound that is only remains. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/longtown/longtown.php CastleXplorer - Longtown Castle Enjoy this 12th century motte and bailey castle built near the Welsh border that was further fortified by Walter de lacy, Sheriff of Herefordshire, in 13th century. Study range of photographs. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/clifford.html Castles of Wales - Clifford Castle Now standing in village of Clifford, Herefordshire, and adjacent to the River Wye, this castle was constructed during the 11th century by Earl William Fitz Osbern. Includes some photos and map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/croft.html Castles of Wales - Croft Castle Appraise the crude medieval ringwork with timber defences that were the beginnings of what is now a luxurious large country house. Plus colour images and link to map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/didley.html Castles of Wales - Didley Motte & Bailey Discover motte and bailey minor castle that has no history on record. Survey colour photographs of the remains of the motte plus map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/eardisly.html Castles of Wales - Eardisley Castle Analyse motte with stone-built rectangular enclosure probably constructed by the Normans at the time of their Welsh invasion. Includes colour image and link to map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/goodrich.html Castles of Wales - Goodrich Castle Inquire into history of building that started as medieval fortified castle and ended as a domestic and administration centre. Plus colour photos of substantial remains. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/hunting.html Castles of Wales - Huntington Castle Investigate historic note on the background to this 11th century castle probably built by William fitz Osbern. Study photos of scant remains of the building. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/kilpeck.html Castles of Wales - Kilpeck Castle and Church Pore over extensive description of the church and medieval motte and bailey castle built nearby. Including photographs of both buildings and link to location map. |
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