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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Lincoln.htm TourUK - Lincoln Castle William the Conqueror levelled 166 houses to build his castle with two mottes. Read about its use as a prison and the coffin-like pews in the chapel. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1835.html Gatehouse - Lincoln Castle Check out 12th century castle originally built by William 1st as a double motte and bailey. Peruse history of 'Lucy's Tower' and old burial ground. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1855.html Gatehouse - Tattershall Castle Dip into 13th century enclosure castle started by Robert of Tattershall and find out about its expansion and the massive Great Tower built out of brick. Also links and bibliography. |
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http://louisabrown.net/Grimsthorpe.htm Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes - Grimsthorpe Castle Learn about castle with Norman traces where the main rooms have been furnished in various historic styles. Includes a series of colour photographs of exterior and garden. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/122/tattershallcastle.htm CastleUK - Tattershall Castle Scrutinize massive brick-built Great Tower standing five floors high constructed in 15th century. Also study map and series of colour images of exterior and interior. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/122/oldbolingbrokecastle.htm CastleUK - Bolingbroke Castle Peruse scant remains of fascinating stone enclosure fortress built by Sir Randulf de Blundeville, earl of Chester. Plus extensive architectural note and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/121/torkseycastle.htm CastleUK - Torksey Castle This Stone courtyard fortress was built by the Tudors and constructed over Norman bailey and motte castle. View colour photographs and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/121/lincolncastle.htm CastleUk - Lincoln Castle Constructed on the site of Roman Fort of Lindum this a huge castle originating from the 11th century with additions up to the 14th century. Pore over colour pictures and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_midlands/121/bishopspalace.htm CastleUK - Lincoln Bishop's Palace Erected in 12th century as a stone enclosure castle this is an prime example of medieval fortified bishop's house. View colour image and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/112/gainsboroughcastle.htm CastleUK - Gainsborough Castle Check out photography of deteriorating earthwork motte that was a medieval castle. Plus short explanatory note and location map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/112/gainsboroughhall.htm CastleXplorer - Gainsborough Old Hall Find out about timber-framed strong house and the Great Hall that was frequented by English kings. Also colour pictures and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/tattershall/tattershall.php CastleXplorer - Tattershall Castle Constructed in 13th century, this castle sports a massive 100ft tower in red brick that was added in 1434/46 by Ralph, Lord Cromwell. Includes colour images, location map, and access times. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/lincoln/lincoln.php CastleXplorer - Lincoln Castle Erected by William the Conqueror in 1068 on Roman site, this castle is still used today and houses an original copy of the Magna Carta. See range of colour images, map, and opening times. |
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