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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Flint Castle dominates the harbour on the estuary and was built in 1277 by Edward I. It’s known for its Read more…
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Pevensey Castle was build as a coastal defence fortress. In the 4th century one of the last and strongest of Read more…
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Colchester Castle is an example of a largely complete Norman castle. Colchester’s keep at 46 m by 34 m (152 by 112 feet) is thought Read more…
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The Coalhouse Fort is an artillery fort built in the 1860s to offer protection to the lower Thames from seaborne Read more…
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Helmsley Castle was built around 1200 and was once known as Furstan Castle. The castle ruins are surrounded by spectacular Read more…
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Barryscourt castle is the 16th century seat of the Barry family. Read more…
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St Catherine’s Castle is one of a pair of small artillery forts, built by Thomas Treffry approximately 1540. The D-shaped, Read more…
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Durham Castle is a Norman castle that stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham’s peninsula. Read more…
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Herstmonceux Castle is one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England. Work started on this brick castle Read more…
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Charles Fort is one of the finest surviving examples of a 17th Century star-shaped fort, and much of the construction Read more…
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