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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Dunster.htm
TourUK - Dunster Castle
Explore castle mentioned in the Doomsday Book that was built into forested hill dominating the town of Dunster. Historic summary and colour photograph.

http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/3242.html
Gatehouse - Bridgwater Castle
Constructed by William de Briwere around 1245 but almost levelled by Parliamentarian army in 1645. Includes historic summary, links, and bibliography.

http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/English%20sites/3247.html
Gatehouse - Castle Cary
Learn about important Norman castle that was besieged twice when Stephen was king. Read about the layout, list of references, and links to web sites.

http://www.touruk.co.uk/castles/castle_Nunney.htm
TourUK - Nunney Castle
Enjoy this 14th century castle with French architectural influence and read the fortification detailing. Study colour photograph.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/181/dunstercastle.htm
CastleUK - Dunster Castle
Investigate the history of large bailey and stone motte fortress where only the gatehouse survives that was built in 13th century. Plus images of mock castle built on site.

http://stronghold.heavengames.com/history/cw/cw20
HeavenGames - Dunster Castle
Discover more about castle that has changed hands only twice since the Norman conquest that dominates the village of Dunster, Somerset, England.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/dunster/dunster.php
CastleXplorer - Dunster Castle
Check out castle that was extensively developed over the centuries and built on Saxon site that was once on the coast. Also view colour photographs, map, and access data.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/nunney/nunney.php
CastleXplorer - Nunney Castle
Read about minor castle built in French style but seriously damaged by Cromwell's cannon. Plus series of colour photographs, access data, and location map.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/far-hungfrd/far-hungfrd.php
CastleXplorer - Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Scrutinize photographs of ruined castle with 14th century origins. Peruse short history, colour images, and access instructions.

http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/ASH/p19nun.htm
Aspects of Somerset History - Plan of Nunney Castle
Discover the world of the Norman castle by studying old floor plan that includes configuration of castle, position of moat, and bridge.

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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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