Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.
Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.
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The Agricola Tower is the original 12th-century stone tower gateway to Chester Castle houses on the first floor a chapel Read more…
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Hylton Castle, a ruined stone castle originally built from wood by the Hilton (later Hylton) family shortly after the Norman Read more…
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Longis Bay is a wide, half-mile sandy beach facing south, protected from winds by a substantial relic of the German Read more…
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Launceston a medieval walled city was Cornwall’s capital for centuries. Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape with its unusual keep consisting Read more…
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Ancient castle and family home of the Dukes of Norfolk for over 850 years. Visit and just walk around or Read more…
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Huntly Castle was a baronial home for 500 years and still attracts visitors because of its impressive architectural style and Read more…
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Caer y Tŵr, Iron Age hill fort with late Roman watchtower, on the summit of Holyhead mountain. Read more…
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Braemar Castle was built in 1628 in a commanding position overlooking the River Dee in the heart of the stunning Read more…
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An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary’s Pool harbour in 1552-53 Read more…
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The original keep (1235/40) was low and squat, the roof being at the level of the present second floor. in Read more…
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Ashintully Castle is a fortified tower house near Kirkmichael in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is set in over 3,000 Read more…
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Leeds Castle, near Maidstone in Kent, is one of the loveliest castles in the UK. It is set on two Read more…
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