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Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (history, pics & maps)

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Early records identify the castle as ‘Bebbanburgh’, the seat of the kings of Bernicia, besieged twice by the Mercian King Penda. Even 1500 years ago the castle remained impregnable against… Read More »Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (history, pics & maps)

York, Clifford’s Tower

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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