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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1933.html Gatehouse - Baconsthorpe Castle Peruse this fortified house on moated site built in 15th century. Read detailed description of ruins, layout of buildings, and history. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1941.html Gatehouse - Caister Castle Sir John Fastolf constructed this brick-built castle over site of original manor house with moat. Peruse short historic note and links to more related sites. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/1974.html Gatehouse - Norwich Castle Investigate this well-preserved castle incorporating massive 12th century square keep supported by gatehouse and drum towers built in 13th century. See large list of links to related sites. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_castle_acre.htm TourUK - Castle Acre Built near the Cluniac monastery called Castle Acre Priory, the first castle on this site was a wooden fort on motte that developed into a stone-built structure in 12th/13th century. Look at colour photo of ruins. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_castle_rising.htm TourUK - Castle Rising Investigate this large castle dating from 12th century with royal connections and parts still in good state of repair. Study colour image. |
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http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Castle-Rising-Castle.html Castles Abbeys Medieval Buildings - Castle Rising Find out how William d'Albini II celebrated his marriage in 1140 and study reconstruction of the castle entrance drawn by Alan Sorrell. Also includes some photographs of the castle today. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/134/norwichcastle.htm CastleUk - Norwich Castle Research into massive restored keep constructed by Normans over bailey and stone motte fortress. Also location map and colour photograph. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/134/caistercastle.htm CastleUK - Caister Castle Scan color photograph of six-storyed round tower with gunloops that is part of fortifications for large castle built on fortress by John Falstolf. Also look at range of images and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/132/wormegaycastle.htm CastleUk - Wormegay Castle Check out particuraly big bailey and earthwork motte including remains of rampart and ditch. Plus picture of site and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/132/middletontowers.htm CastleUk - Middleton Towers Find out about well-preserved interesting brick gatehouse with assorted turrets guarding castle with moat. See map and range of photographs. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/132/castlerising.htm CastleUk - Castle Rising Take a photographic tour of large hall keep built over bailey and stone ringwork by Normans. Look at more color images and location map. |
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http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Castle-Acre-Castle-Priory.html Castles Abbeys Medieval Buildings - Castle Acre Examine extensive historic notes supported by color photographs and illustration of the fortified manor by Richard Warmington. Includes access details and bibliography. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_east_anglia/132/castleacre.htm CastleUK - Castle Acre At one time protected by massive barbican, this fortified domectic complex grew from medieval bailey and stone ringwork. Also includes access location map and color images. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/rising/rising.php CastleXplorer - Castle Rising Castle It was William D’Albini II who started building this major ornately-decorated Norman keep circa 1140 that was later given to Howard family by King VIII. See photos, map, and access details. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/acre/acre.php CastleXplorer - Castle Acre Castle William de Warenne, Earl of Surrey and Chief Justiciar to William the Conqueror, first constructed this castle circa 1170/80. Also see picture of the Bailey Gate and location map. |
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