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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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Harlech-castle

Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle was built (1283-1295) on a vertical cliff-face and has two rings of walls and towers with a very Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
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Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth. Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
Dodman-Point

Dodman Point

Dodman Point is a 400-foot (120 m) high headland that was once an Iron Age promontory fort. At its seaward Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Outdoors – Nature
Ashintully-Castle

Ashintully Castle

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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Rockham-Bay-beach

Rockham Bay Beach

Rockham Bay beach disappears at high tide but at lower tides plenty of sand and rock pools, many quite deep Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Brodick-Castle

Brodick Castle

Brodick Castle was the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton although a fortress has been on the site since Read more…
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Benwell Roman Temple and Vallum Crossing

Benwell Roman Temple and Vallum Crossing is a bit of a surprise located in the middle of a housing estate. Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Piel-Castle

Piel Castle

Piel Castle also known as Fouldry Castle, is located on Piel Island, 1 km off the southern tip of the Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
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Dover Castle and Wartime Tunnels

Known as ‘The key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence Read more…
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Coity-Castle

Coity Castle

Coity Castle remains dates from the fourteenth century and later, although, originally established soon after 1100. The castle began as Read more…
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Bayards-Cove-and-Fort

Bayards Cove and Fort

Bayards Cove is a cobbled quay lined with 18th Century houses and the small Tudor artillery fort guarding Dartmouth’s inner Read more…
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Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Read more…
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