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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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Grosnez-Castle

Grosnez Castle

Grosnez Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle in the north-west corner of the island of Jersey. Philippe de Carteret held Read more…
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Leeds Castle

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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Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle is a Victorian country house and 14th-century ruined castle with a romantic garden and over 770 acres of Read more…
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Humberston Fitties Beach

Humberston Fitties Beach or just Fitties Beach is at the south end of the long stretch of sand at Cleethorpes Read more…
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Castle-Varrich

Castle Varrich

Castle Varrich is in the far north of the Scottish Highlands, near the village of Tongue, located on a high Read more…
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Torosay-Castle

Torosay Castle

Torosay Castle was designed in the Scottish Baronial style by architect David Bryce for John Campbell of Possil, and completed Read more…
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Halton-Castle

Halton Castle

Halton Castle was the seat of the Barons of Halton from the 11th century until the 14th century and it Read more…
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Flint Castle

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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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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Gylen-Castle

Gylen Castle

Gylen Castle is a ruined castle, or tower house, on a rocky ridge at the south end of the island Read more…
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Things to see and do

John Muir Way

John Muir Way is a very long, scenic walk on the East Lothian coast. It stretches from East Lothian to Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Lulworth-Castle-and-Park

Lulworth Castle and Park

Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house with a large estate. Read more…
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