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TourUK - Conisbrough Castle
Inquire into castle that started in timber but rebuilt in stone by Hamelin Plantagenet, half-brother of Henry II. Read about medieval latrines, fireplaces, and hand basins.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/99/middlehamcastle.htm
CastleUK - Middleham Castle
Check out this particularly well fortified stone quadrangular fortress built by the Norman and massively extended in 15th century. Also range of colour pictures and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/104/rothwellcastle.htm
CastleUK - Rothwell Castle
Scrutinize colour image of stark ruin of stone and rubble pillar that is all that's left of manor house fortified by Normans. Also includes historic note and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/101/wiltoncastle.htm
CastleUK - Wilton Castle
Study all that is left of this stone built castle built on a 12th century site is some masonry. Survey the grassy knoll where the castle once was and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/101/thebayle.htm
CastleUK - The Bayle
Originally fortified by William le Gros, this imposing large gatehouse was constructed in 12th century. Peruse colour images and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/101/aytoncastle.htm
CastleUK - Ayton Castle
Unfortunately, only the ruins of the 14th century inner and outer bailey ramparts survive from castle with stone tower house with three floors. View colour images and location map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/100/craykecastle.htm
CastleUK - Crayke Castle
Constructed by the Bishops of Durham, this castle with a Great Chamber built in 15th century was strategically important. Look at range of images and map.

http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/99/middlehamotte.htm
CastleUK - William's Hill
Apart from the large earthwork motte, there is little else to look at of the Norman bailey fortress. See colour photo of the motte and location map.

http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/england/conisbrough/conisbrough.php
CastleXplorer - Conisbrough Castle
Check out buttressed circular keep, built by bastard brother of Henry II, that is still intact and mentioned in the book 'Ivanhoe'. Also map, images, and access details.

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