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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
English Castles

Castles near Brighton

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

Brougham Castle

by Amy GreenUpdated on September 14, 2021September 1, 2021
Updated on September 9, 2021January 7, 2021Welsh Castles

10 Amazing Castles in North Wales

10 Amazing Castles in North Wales

Below we have listed six of the most amazing castles in North Wales. This area is a hotspot for history buffs as there were once …

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Updated on September 8, 2021January 6, 2021Irish Castles

Belvelly Castle

Belvelly Castle

Belvelly Castle is a 16th-century tower house, located near Callan in Ireland, and surrounded by an 8 acre (32,000 m²) deer park. The castle is …

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

Criccieth Castle

Criccieth Castle

Criccieth Castle is a historic castle that is located in Criccieth, Gwynedd. It gained its fame because it was the base for the king’s army …

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

Swansea Castle

Swansea Castle

In a nutshell, Swansea Castle is a stunning example of Edwardian medieval architecture, perched atop an outcrop overlooking the River Tawe with sweeping views towards …

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

Denbigh Castle

Denbigh Castle

Denbigh is a small market town in north-east Wales. Lying on the River Clwyd it’s known for its 13th Century castle which is both a …

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Updated on August 18, 2022January 2, 2021English Castles

20 Best English Castles

20 Best English Castles

There are so many different castles in England, it’s hard to choose which ones the best English castles are! From Oxford to Durham, the following …

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Updated on September 8, 2021January 1, 2021Welsh Castles

Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle

Laugharne Castle is a ruined medieval castle overlooking the tidal mouth of the River Tywi at the west end of Laugharne, Wales. The castle was …

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Updated on September 8, 2021December 30, 2020Irish Castles

Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle

Kilkenny Castle stands high above the River Nore in Kilkenny City. You will see it peeping out from between trees on your approach to the …

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Updated on September 8, 2021December 29, 2020English Castles

Dinefwr Castle

Dinefwr Castle

Dinefwr Castle is a 12th century fortified castle located on the banks of the River Gwaun in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The earliest surviving parts of Dinefwr …

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Updated on September 8, 2021December 28, 2020Irish Castles

Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus Castle

Carrikfergus, or Carrickfergus, is a large walled town in County Antrim Northern Ireland. It has a population of around 13,000. The main attraction in the …

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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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