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Description of Conisbrough Castle
A description of Conisbrough Castle, which is dominated by its great cylindrical keep, built in the late 12th century.
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The new project that will expand the visitor experience at Dover Castle, and open up new parts of the castle to the public.
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This year is an exciting year for Tintagel Castle, as we unveil our new footbridge.
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The castle’s strong defensive position and its sturdy walls are reminders that, at the beginning of the 12th century, this area of England was in constant danger of attack from Scotland.
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A brief history and description of Chester Castle, which was built in 1070 and was used throughout its history as a military garrison and centre of county administration.
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The Siege of Kenilworth Castle
How Henry III’s assault on Kenilworth Castle, which began on 25 June 1266, turned into one of the longest sieges in English medieval history.
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Description of Farleigh Hungerford Castle
A description of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, which incorporates remains of the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
Warkworth town preserves a strong sense of its medieval layout. Warkworth Castle to the south was was a favourite home of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland from the 14th century, until the castle was abandoned and stripped of re-useable materials in the 17th century. Use our suggested activities, reading and video resources to discover the unique historic environment at Warkworth Castle and Hermitage and learn more about the story of the Percy family.
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For the first time in more than 500 years, the two separated halves of Tintagel Castle will be reunited thanks to a daring new footbridge unveiled by the charity English Heritage today (Thursday 8 August 2019). From tomorrow, visitors will be able to walk in the footsteps of the medieval inhabitants of the Cornish castle – inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur – and enjoy spectacular coastal views not seen since the Middle Ages.