Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Bothwell Castle is located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Located on a commanding position abobe The Clyde River (some 85-feet above), Bothwell Castl …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Monmouthshire, Wales, Grosmont also lies very close to the “Marcher Town” of Herefordhire, England. Designed to protect The Mon …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Blagaj Fort as a Medieval defensive structure, may go back to 948 A.D. Before this, proof exists of …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Oxfordshire, England – Oxford Castle was constructed in 1071. Originally of the Motte and Bailey design, it was wooden. Build next to …
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31st Jul 2021 - One of the largest and historically important castles in Scotland, Stirling Castle is located in Stirling, Scotland. Structurally identified as a Hill …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Albufeira, Portugal, Paderne Castle is located on the site of an Ancient Roman Fort of the 2nd Century. The site was eventually taken by Th …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Lembach, France – Fleckenstein was constructed around 1165. Built in a sandstone summit some 400 feet above sea level, it is unique i …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built under commission of William The Conqueror in the 11th Century, Lincoln Castle id located in Lincoln, England. Of Norman design, the castle was s …
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31st Jul 2021 - Also known as “Castle Rock”, Nottingham Castle is located in Nottingham, England. Built in 1067 under orders of William The Conqueror. Pos …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another of The Aosta Valley Castle Defenses (Italy), Fenis Castle was constructed in 1242. It was originally a small Keep with a surrounding Perimeter …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Wasgau, Southwestern Germany, Berwarstein Castle is first documented in 1152. Prior to that, no record of it or the reason form it's constr …
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31st Jul 2021 - These monumental defensive structures are located in Central Spain and were designed to protect the City of Avila. Work on the walls started as early …