The Tower of London

The White Tower, the Norman keep at the centre of the castle, was contructed in the late 11th Century, in the reign of William the Conqueror. The castle is located on the north bank of the River Thames, in London, England. The castle has served at various times as a royal residence, fortress, prison, armoury and treasure house. It is a popular tourist attraction.

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Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle's earliest phase was a Norman timber motte and bailey castle, which was replaced in the 12th century with a stone castle. The castle's distinctive towers mostly date to the 14th and 15th centuries. The castle is located on a bend of the river Avon, in Warwickshire, England.

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Portchester Castle

Portchester is a moated medieval castle built within a roman fort. The castle is thought to have been founded in the 11th century, while the Roman fort dates to the 3rd century. It is located in Hampshire, England.

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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle was built in the 11th century in the reign of William the Conqueror. It is located at a gap in the Purbeck Hills, in Dorset, England.

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Launceston Castle

Launceston Castle is a Norman Motte and Bailey castle built in the 11th century. It is located in Cornwall, England.

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Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle is a ruined Norman Motte and Bailey castle. It was built in the 11th century, and is located in Devon, England.

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Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is situated on cliffs above the River Wye, in Wales. Construction began in 1067, in the reign of William the Conqueror.

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