The Best Castles to Visit: 13th century

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Friday, 20 September 2013

Flint Castle

Flint castle is located on the coast of North Wales, at the mouth of the River Dee. It was constructed in the late 13th century under the rule of Edward I. It is of square layout, but distinctive in that one of the four corner towers is enlarged and isolated to form the main keep.

Aerial video of Flint Castle.

Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle was constructed in the late 13th century, under the rule of Edward I. The layout is a distinctive diamond shape, with six corner towers. It is located beside the River Clwyd in north Wales.

Aerial video of Rhuddlan Castle.

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle was constructed in the 13th century, and is located on a hill overlooking the Thames estuary in Essex, England. Land subsidence has left it in a ruined condition, although one tower still stands to its original height.

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Dunstaffnage Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle was constructed in the 13th century. It is built on a rock outcrop near the coast, at the entrance to Loch Etive, Scotland.

Aerial video of Dunstaffnage Castle.

Duart Castle

Duart Castle is located on a rocky outcrop on the coast of the island of Mull, Scotland. Its construction dates back to the 13th century.

Video of Duart Castle.

Monday, 2 September 2013

White Castle

White Castle was constructed in the 13th century on earlier Norman foundations. It is one of "The Three Castles" along with Grosmont Castle and Skenfrith Castle, and is located in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Aerial video of White Castle.

Skenfrith Castle

Skenfrith Castle was constructed in the 13th century, on the foundations of an earlier Norman castle. It is located beside the River Monnow in Monmouthshire, Wales, and is one of "The Three Castles" along with White Castle and Grosmont Castle.

Aerial video of Skenfrith Castle.

Grosmont Castle

Grosmont Castle was constructed in the 13th to 14th century, on the remains of an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle. It is located in Monmouthshire, Wales and is one of "The Three Castles", along with White Castle and Skenrith Castle.

Video of Grosmont Castle.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Castle Tioram

Castle Tioram, also known as Dorlin Castle, is located on a tidal island in Loch Moidart, on the west coast of Scotland. The oldest parts of the castle are thought to date to the 13th century.

Video of Castle Tioram (Interior currently closed for safety reasons).

Tuesday, 20 August 2013

Castle Roche

Castle Roche is a norman Castle constructed in the early 13th century. It is located on a rocky outcrop in County Louth, Ireland.

Video of castle Roche.

Friday, 16 August 2013

Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle is located on a rocky coastal hill in Wales. It was constructed in the late 13th century in the reign of Edward I.

Video of a visit to Harlech Castle.

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan castle was founded in the 13th century. It is located on a small rocky island on the west coast of Scotland. A stone bridge to the island was added when the castle was restored in the early 20th century.

Aerial video of Eilean Donan castle

Urquhart Castle

Urquhart Castle was founded in the 13th century and is located on the western shore of Loch Ness in Scotland.

Aerial video of Urquhart castle.

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle is located on the rocky coastline of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The first construction on the site was in the 13th century.

Aerial video of Dunluce Castle.
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Caerlaverock Castle

Caerlaverock Castle was constructed in the 13th century and is located on the southern coast of Scotland. It has an unusual triangular layout and is surrounded by a water filled moat.

Video of Caerlaverock Castle.

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Conwy Castle

Conwy castle was built in the late 13th century, in the reign of Edward I. It is located near the mouth of the River Conwy in Northern Wales.

Aerial video of Conwy Castle.

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