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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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Hever Castle

Hever Castle began as a country house, built in the 13th century. From 1462 to 1539 it was the seat Read more…
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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan waterfront artillery fort built in 1559 on the River Medway to protect warships moored at Read more…
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Eynsford Castle

Eynsford Castle is a very early Norman ‘enclosure castle’ (c.1085-7). Unlike a lot of castles at this time rather than Read more…
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Deal Castle

Deal Castle is one of the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of Tudor artillery coastal forts, which also Read more…
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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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