Benington's known history goes back to Saxon times when it was a fortified site used by the kings of Mercia. The remains of a Norman Motte and Bailey ...
Castles
Tower Of London
The great fortress of William The Conqueror, a palace of Kings and a terrible prison. Ten Things To See And Do The White Tower The White Tower ...
Montfichet Castle
Montfichet tower possibly originated in the reign of William I, but is not documented until the 1130's. It was given to the Black Friars in 1275 and ...
Baynard’s Castle
At the South-West angle of the City of London. Founded between 1066 and 1110. It was demolished in 1213 and the site was acquired by the Dominicans in ...
Starborough Castle
A quadrangular castle situated within a sandstone valley on the southern side of the River Eden. The castle buildings, which were constructed upon a ...
Reigate Castle
Castle, established in 1088, fortified in the late 14th century but described as `ruinous' by 1441, slighted in 1648. A mock medieval gateway was ...
Guildford Castle
A castle with two baileys surrounded by a ditch is first mentioned in 1173. Built on on a mound, the remains of the late 11th early 12th century ...
Farnham Castle
The impressive motte and shell keep of a castle founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. Long a residence of the wealthy bishops of Winchester, the ...
Bletchworth Castle
Remains of a fortified house with later alterations and additions, situated on a sandstone spur which overlooks the western bank of the River Mole. ...
Bletchingley Castle
Ring motte and bailey first mentioned 1160, with later stone keep probably built between 1152 and 1217. Only foundations of the keep survived in the ...
Ypres Tower
The Ypres Tower is thought to have been built in 1249 as part of the town’s defences and is the oldest building open to the public in Rye. The Tower ...
Verdley Castle
Earthworks and masonry remains of a probable 13th century hunting lodge, ruined in the 16th century. The topography of the site means that it could ...