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Wednesday, 25 September 2013

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.

Video of The Tower of London.

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Llansteffan Castle

Llansteffan Castle is a 12th century Norman castle, contructed within the still visible defensive ditches of an earlier iron age promontory fort. It is situated on a headland overlooking the mouth of the River Tywi and Camarthen Bay, in Wales.

Video of Llansteffan Castle.

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.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

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.

Aerial video of Warwick Castle.

Friday, 13 September 2013

Carrigadrohid Castle

Carrigadrohid is a 15th century castle built on a rock in the middle of the River Lea, in County Cork, Ireland. It is connected to a stone bridge which crosses the river.

Video featuring Carrigadrohid castle.

Friday, 6 September 2013

Ogmore Castle

Ogmore Castle is located on the banks of the River Ewenny, near Bridgend in Wales. It is a ruined Norman castle constructed in the early 12th century.

Aerial video of Ogmore Castle.

Monday, 2 September 2013

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.

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle is located on a promontory beside the River Cleddau, in Wales. Most of the castle's structure dates to the 12th century.

Monday, 19 August 2013

Trim Castle

Trim Castle is a Norman castle located beside the River Boyne, in County Meath, Ireland. Construction started in the late 12th century.

Video of Trim Castle.

Friday, 16 August 2013

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.

Video showing Chepstow Castle's clifftop location.

Wednesday, 14 August 2013

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.

Saturday, 10 August 2013

Caernarfon Castle

Caernafon Castle, at Caernafon in Wales was constructed in the late 13th century by Edward I, to replace an earlier 11th century Norman motte and bailey castle.

Video of Caernafon Castle showing its location at the mouth of the River Seiont, in the Menai Strait.

Friday, 9 August 2013

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, was built following the Norman conquest. Its scenic rural setting, near the River Aln makes it popular with visitors and has appeared in several movies including the Harry Potter series, and the Robin of Sherwood series.

Aerial video of Alnwick Castle