Built: It started with the realm's foundation in c.420 until 547 and continued to grow ever since that day. Location: Northumberland Coast AONB, Bamburgh NE69 7DF History: Bamburgh’s written history begins in the times of the Anglo-Saxons with one chronicler citing Bamburgh as probably the most important place in all of England. But even before this there were… Continue reading Bamburgh Castle – Castle Review
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Conwy Castle – Castle Review
Built: 1283-1289 Location: Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY History: Built for Edward I, by Master James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation. An estimated… Continue reading Conwy Castle – Castle Review
Raglan Castle – Castle Review
Built: Begun in 1435, but not completed until a lot later Location: Raglan Castle, Castle Rd, Raglan NP15 2BT History: The first part of Raglan built by Sir William was the Great Tower, a moated tower keep contained within the castle walls, and only reachable from within the castle itself. So impressive was this Great Tower that it… Continue reading Raglan Castle – Castle Review
Alnwick Castle – Castle Review
Built: 1096 Location: Alnwick NE66 1NQ History: Alnwick Castle is a castle and stately home in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest, and renovated and remodelled a number of times. It is a Grade I listed building and as of 2012 received over 800,000 visitors per year There has been a castle recorded on this… Continue reading Alnwick Castle – Castle Review
Acton Burnell – Castle Review
Built: Built between 1284 and 1293 Location: Acton Burnell Castle, Acton Burnell SY5 7PF History: The Burnell family of Acton Burnell held land in Shropshire from the 1180s, though it was a century later that Robert Burnell came to prominence. Entering royal service as a clerk to Henry III’s son Prince Edward, he rose to become Chancellor… Continue reading Acton Burnell – Castle Review
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