Video of Gylen Castle.
A guide to some of the castles of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Use the tabs on the side to find castles you like.
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle is located on a rocky promontory on the coast of the island of Kerrera, near Oban in Scotland. It was constucted in the 16th century.
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker is a medieval keep located on a tidal island in Loch Linnhe, on the west coast of Scotland. It was constructed in the 14th to 15th century.
Video of Castle Stalker.
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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.
Labels:
13th century,
Medieval,
Moat,
Norman,
Ruins,
Rural setting,
Wales
Location:
Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, UK
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.
Labels:
13th century,
14th Century,
Medieval,
Norman,
Ruins,
Rural setting,
Wales
Location:
Grosmont, Monmouthshire, UK
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.
Aerial video of Corfe Castle.
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Labels:
11th century,
England,
Medieval,
Norman,
Ruins,
Rural setting
Location:
Corfe Castle, Dorset BH20, UK
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).
Labels:
13th century,
Coastal setting,
Medieval,
Ruins,
Rural setting,
Scotland
Location:
Highland, UK
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