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Blogging my way around the castles of the United Kingdom

Alnwick Castle Hogwarts in Harry Potter
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Alnwick Castle Hogwarts in Harry Potter

by Amy GreenUpdated on August 12, 2024August 12, 2024
Castles near Brighton
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Castles near Brighton

by Amy GreenUpdated on August 18, 2022October 8, 2021
Lake District Castles
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Brougham Castle

by Amy GreenUpdated on September 14, 2021September 1, 2021
Updated on August 12, 2024February 7, 2021English Castles

Pleshey Castle

Pleshey Castle

When we think of castles, we imagine tall, stone structures with soaring turrets and crenelated ramparts. Maybe even something with a moat! But let’s not …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 6, 2021English Castles

Best Sussex Castles

Best Sussex Castles

Sussex castles are an ancient symbol of their land. These magnificent buildings were constructed for protection, as a home for the family, or as punishment. …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 5, 2021English Castles

5 Amazing Castles in Suffolk

5 Amazing Castles in Suffolk

If you’re looking to explore England’s medieval past, there are few better places than the county of Suffolk! Rich in castles and ancient buildings, this …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 4, 2021English Castles

Harewood Castle

Harewood Castle

Harewood Castle is a 19th-century country house in Harewood, West Yorkshire, England. The house was commissioned by Earl Fitzwilliam to serve as an ornamental residence …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 3, 2021English Castles

Lydford Castle

Lydford Castle

This post will be about Lydford castle. One of the most haunted castles in England, this castle is steeped in history and has done battle …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 2, 2021English Castles

Castles near London

Castles near London

The Tower of London is one of the most famous castles in England. It was built by William the Conqueror, partly to protect London from …

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Updated on September 8, 2021February 1, 2021English Castles

Spofforth Castle

Spofforth Castle

Spofforth Castle is a ruined medieval building in the village of Spofforth, about 9 miles south of Morpeth, Northumberland. The first castle on the site …

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Updated on September 8, 2021January 31, 2021English Castles

Top Castles in Cumbria

Top Castles in Cumbria

The county of Cumbria in northern England has a rich and interesting history, with many castles dotted throughout the region. The following article will detail …

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Updated on September 8, 2021January 30, 2021English Castles

Beaconsthorpe castle

Beaconsthorpe Castle

This article is about how old Beaconsthorpe castle is. It’s also about the history of the place and why it’s called Beaconsthorpe. The castle is …

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Updated on September 8, 2021January 29, 2021English Castles

5 Dorset Castles you Cannot Miss

5 Dorset Castles you Cannot Miss

Dorset is county of England that has many castles. These castles give insight into the lives of the owners and inhabitants during the Middle Ages. …

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Amy Green author Britains Castles

Hi, my name is Amy and I am a UK based teacher and blogger. I spent most of my childhood summers exploring castles of England and Wales, and most of my adulthood teaching humanities in Secondary schools. I love visiting and learning about Norman and Medieval Castles.

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