British Castles

castles in Britain

British Castles

South East England & Guernsey

Castle Cornet


Castle Cornet is Guernsey's ancient harbour fortress, which was isolated upon a rocky islet, until the construction of a breakwater and bridge in the 19th century. The castle contains a number of museums.Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

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Elizabeth Castle


Jersey was defended from this spacious fortress built on an islet in St Aubin's Bay for 300 years from the Civil War to the German Occupation.St. Aubin's Bay JE2 3NU


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Fort Grey


Fort Grey is located on Guernsey's rocky west coast, near the infamous Hanois reefs and the site of many historic shipwrecks. The small martello tower contains a museum about Guernsey shipwrecks, with many salvaged artefacts and related illustrations.Rocquaine, St. Peter Port GY7 9BY

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Leeds Castle


Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of Englands medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII, and a retreat for the powerful and influential.Maidstone, Kent ME17 1PL

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Southsea Castle


Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth and its royal dockyard from a possible French attack.Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth PO5 3PA

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Tonbridge Castle


Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.Castle St, Tonbridge TN9 1BG


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West Gate Towers


One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.1 Pound Lane Canterbury Kent CT12BZ England

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