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Leeds Castle, Outside London
About Leeds Castle has been called “the loveliest castle in the world”. William the Conqueror, the first Norman King in 1066, demanded a survey of English lands, wealth and property for tax purposes. The compilation today is known as the … Continue reading
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Bolsover Castle
About Bolsover Castle is a stunning castle perched on the top of a hill overlooking the beautiful English countryside. It is unusual in that it was built as an estate house to look like a castle. It received the nickname … Continue reading
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Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the most popular tourist attractions in England with over 2,000,000 visitors a year. It has been a castle, a royal palace, a prison, a mint, an armory, a safe-haven for the crown jewels … Continue reading
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Skipton Castle
About Skipton Castle was designed to be a medieval fortress but now her imposing walls attract thousands of visitors a year. Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved medieval castles since its modernization and has survived virtually unaltered for … Continue reading
Lindisfarne Castle
Distinct from the priory at Lindisfarne but with its own unique history is the Lindisfarne Castle. It is a small castle built on a volcanic mound on the opposite side of the bay from the town of Lindisfarne and the … Continue reading