Beeston Castle (Cheshire)
Cheshire, was built, inspired by the great castles of the Holy Land, in 13th century by Earl Ranulf of Chester on a craggy cliff in the middle of Cheshire plain,… Read More »Beeston Castle (Cheshire)
13th century
Athelhampton Hall
Dorset, one of the finest 15th century manor houses called by Thomas Hardy as “Athelhall” . An unusually fine garden including 12 giant yew pyramids and a river. On a… Read More »Athelhampton Hall
Fyvie Castle in Scotland
Grampian, Scotland, was started in the 13th century, but the south front’s five round towers were each built in a different century by one of the families who lived there;… Read More »Fyvie Castle in Scotland
York, Clifford’s Tower
North Yorkshire, a 13th century keep on one of the two mottes which were part of the fortifications started by William the Conqueror in 1068. Fine views over the city… Read More »York, Clifford’s Tower
Castell Carreg Cennen
South Wales, on a remote crag about 100 meters above the river Cennen in the Breacon Beacons National Park, was started in 13th century as an English outpost by one… Read More »Castell Carreg Cennen