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Gatehouse - Castle Combe
Strategically located high above a valley the site is possible Iron Age and the first castle with keep-tower is 12th century but deserted by 14th century. Read brief historic note and reference sources.

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Gatehouse - Ludgershall Castle
Scrutinize medieval castle that has two contiguous enclosures and considerable earthwork defences. Read short history, web link, and list of reference sources.

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TourUK - Old Wardour Castle
Study castle originally constructed by the 5th Lord Lovel with connection with films and Robin Hood. Find out about its development and long list of owners, and see colour picture of ruins.

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Gatehouse - Devizes Castle
Research neo Norman/Gothic castle first written about in 1106 and saw action in the Civil War. Link to related web site and bibliography.

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ecastles - Old Wardour Castle
Not lived in since the Civil War, this castle with hexagonal curtain wall is now decayed. View colour image, brief historic note, and access data.

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ecastles - Ludgershall Castle
Explore this castle, now dilapidated, built in 12th century used as hunting lodge by English royals. Also see short historic note, colour photograph of remains, and directions to get there.

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CastleXplorer - Old Wardour Castle
Massive fortified baronial 14th century house that was blown-up during the Civil War. Look at pictures of jagged remains, map, and access details.

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Woodhouse Castle
Read about local enthusiasts' attempted to trace the castle’s history and that of the people that have owned and occupied it.

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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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