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TourUK - Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Peruse history of the massive tower constructed in 15th century on site of the original hall built in 12th century. Read about who beheaded the owner and the connection with Shakespeare.

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Gatehouse - Ashby De La Zouch Castle
Review large castle mainly consisting of a chapel, large tower-house and range of domestic buildings that evolved from a 12th century house. See links to other sites, bibliography and historic précis.

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Gatehouse - Belvoir Castle
Constructed by Robert de Todeni in 11th century, this castle was further fortified in 13th century but a mansion was built on the site 1655-68. Read about the current Gothic facade and historic references.

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Gateway - Leicester Castle
Two gateways and a section of wall is all that remains of this castle with 11th century origins. Read its chequered history of expansion, levelling, and further reconstruction over 800 years.

http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Kirby.htm
TourUK - Kirby Muxloe Castle
Absorb history of 15th century castle and the West Tower built on three floors that survives intact today. Read short note and see colour image.

http://louisabrown.net/Belvoir.htm
Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Belvoir Castle
Discover the Queen's Royal Lancers Regimental Museum and collection of old portraits that are hosted by this castle with Norman origins. Plus colour pictures of exterior and the Grand Dining Room.

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CastleUK - Belvoir Castle
Inquire into huge Gothic Revival Castle that started as an earthwork motte and bailey fortress built by the Normans. Study pictures including aerial photograph and map.

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CastleUk - Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle
Originally a stone-built fortified manor house constructed in the 12th century, this castle has been massively added to over the centuries. Peruse series of colour photographs and map.

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- the directory designed to help you navigate mainly medieval castles built in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It has been arranged by country, and then by county, if you already know the name of the castle to research you can access via the A-Z directory.

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