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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Monk Bar is one of the ancient gateways to the city of York in North Yorkshire. Dating back to the Read more…
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Scarborough Castle occupies one of the most dramatic castle sites in England. This natural fortress location has dramatic coastline views. Read more…
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Middleham Castle is a compact but large structure with most of the walls still intact today. Built to a simple 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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Richmond Castle is a ruined castle with breathtaking views overlooking the River Swale at Richmond in North Yorkshire. With construction Read more…
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Pickering Castle, an early Norman castle, set in an attractive moors-edge market town, Pickering is a classic and well-preserved example Read more…
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Bootham Bar is gateway to the city of York in North Yorkshire. Standing on the site of one of the Read more…
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