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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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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

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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

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