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Castles and Forts

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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Popular Castles and Forts

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Grand-Shaft

Grand Shaft

The shaft has a triple spiral staircase in fortifications and was created as when working on Western Heights, it soon became Read more…
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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle once controlled the Isle of Purbeck, a thousand-year-old castle, that was destroyed during the English Civil War when Read more…
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Rougemont Castle

Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, was first built in 1068 to help William the Conqueror maintain control over the Read more…
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Mont-Orgueil-Castle

Mont Orgueil Castle

Mont Orgueil Castle overlooks the harbour of Gorey.  The site had been fortified in the prehistoric period, but the construction Read more…
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Fonmon Castle

Fonmon Castle is medieval castle near the village of Fonmon in the Vale of Glamorgan. It was built around 1200 Read more…
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Hadleigh-Castle

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle is the ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Construction was begun in about 1215 by Hubert Read more…
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Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey

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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Highcliffe-Castle

Highcliffe Castle

Highcliffe Castle is a grade I listed building situated on a cliff-top site overlooking Christchurch Bay, Dorset. The castle was Read more…
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Huntly-Castle

Huntly Castle

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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Walking The Great Glen Way

Walking the Great Glen Way is an incredible journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes. This long-distance footpath stretches Read more…
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Walmer-Castle-and-Gardens

Walmer Castle and Gardens

Walmer Castle was originally built during the reign of Henry VIII as part of a chain of coastal artillery defences. Walmer Read more…
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Beeston Castle

Beeston Castle, from the top of the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’ you have views over eight counties, from the Read more…
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