Tag Archives: Castle
Windsor Castle
About Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It was originally built by William the Conqueror over 1,000 years ago. It is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. Not only a … Continue reading
Posted in Castles, Estates and Royal Houses, London
Tagged British castle, Castle, Castles, London England, Royal Palace, Windsor Castle
Comments Off
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
Posted in Castles, Estates and Royal Houses, London
Tagged ca, Casle, Castle, Castles, London England, medieval castle, wall of a castle
Comments Off
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
Posted in Castles
Tagged Casle, Casles, Castle, Castles, castles in the UK British castle, medieval castle, wall of a castle
Comments Off
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
Posted in Castles
Tagged Casle, Castle, Castles, castles in the UK British castle, medieval castle, wall of a castle
Comments Off
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
Chatsworth
About Chatsworth calls itself a “family home, a working community and a living landscape”. Personally, I would call it a palace. This estate has been lived in for five centuries by the same family. Today the house is part of … Continue reading
Posted in Estates and Royal Houses
Tagged British Garden, Castle, Palace, Top Places To Visit In The UK, Visit Britain, Visit UK
4 Comments
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