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Gatehouse - Berkhamsted Castle
Inspect castle with 12th century origins as a bailey and motte fort but later built of stone defended by a double moat. Includes short histoic note, links, and reference list.

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Gatehouse - Wymondley Castle
Constructed within a rectangular earthworks, this typical motte and bailey fort was built over probable Roman Settlement. See list of reference sources and links to related sites.

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Gatehouse - Bygrave House
Sir John Thornbury originated this castle, that was probably a fortified manor house, on extremely large moat works in 1386. Includes historic note, links and bibliography.

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Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Goodrich Castle
Scrutinize ruined castle of Norman origins where a Civil War siege is regularly re-enacted. Includes photographs of Royalists/Cavaliers doing mock battle with the Roundheads.

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CastleUK - Berkhamsted Castle
Inspect colour aerial photograph of entire site that started as bailey and earthwork motte constructed in 11th century. Absorb summary of architectural features and map.

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CastleUK - Wilton Castle
Roger de Grey built this stone castle with keep, gatehouse, and curtain wall, over original bailey and earthwork motte built by the Normans. Study range of images of ruins and location map.

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CastleXplorer - Berkhamsted Castle
Check out 12th century motte and bailey castle built by Robert of Mortain, William the Conqueror's half brother, and further fortified by King John. Includes some colour photos and map.

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CastleXplorer - Goodrich Castle
Inquire into ruins of 12th century castle that took on name of its owner, Godric Mappeston. Plus series of colour photographs, access details, and link to location map.

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