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We can see the village of Clun in the valley, with the keep of its old castle standing guard. Actually this castle was less a military stronghold than a centre for hunting.

The gaunt ruins of the Neville's castle built in the early 1380s dominate the skyline of the village of Sheriff Hutton, nine miles north of York.

Sir Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington, lived in Castle Road in 1808, and later at Walmer Castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, where he died in 1852.

Spanning the narrow street of this hilltop village, which rests high on the chalk uplands overlooking the River Nar, is this monumental arch, the ancient gateway to the castle, which lies in ruins close

To the left of Symons, the jewellers (now Castle Jewellers) is the small opening of Sandford Timewells Lane, a narrow cobbled alley which cuts through to Castle Dyke and feels as though it should once

The Edinburgh Castle we see today is, with a few additions, that built by the Earl of Morton following the siege of 1572. Here we see a battalion of the Black Watch parading on the castle esplanade.

The 1922 post office has taken the place of Castle House which went in 1913 and if you look you will see that the post office building line exactly corresponds to the line of Castle House boundary

Despite its looks, the castle actually only dates from 1801, when the main house was built; the turrets and towers were then added even later in 1817.

This photograph includes the pier and the castle. The castle was certainly being used in the 1870s by volunteer artillery units to conduct firing exercises and gunnery drills.

The seat of the Courtenays, the Earls of Devon, Powderham Castle was first built on this site in the late 14th century.

The first castle here is thought to have been built in the 1120s. Edward II was imprisoned here before his murder at Berkeley Castle.

Above the village of Rockingham lies the splendid castle, built by William the Conqueror on the site of an ancient fortress and at the heart of the great Rockingham Forest.

At this time the Castle was being used as a Catholic preparatory school for boys.The original castle is thought to have been built by Bertram de Verdun, who also founded the Cistercian abbey at Croxden

A lone elderly oarsman reflects on life on the still waters of the little bay below Wray Castle and its impressive ornate boathouse.

Kendal Castle was built by the Normans to the east of the town, probably by Ivo de Tailbois, the first Lord of Kendal in the late 12th century, and it still commands good views to the north and

A number of carriages are seen going up Castle Hill towards the Castle. The livery of the coachmen indicate that the occupants were high-ranking, possibly even Royalty.

The dignified square castle dominates the city from its prehistoric mound. In 1345 it became the county gaol, and for the most part was not to play a great role in the county's history.

The first castle here was built by the Normans, and rebuilt by Edward I. It was captured by Owain Glyndwr in 1404 and recaptured by Prince Henry in 1408.

Caister's Castle was built by Sir John Fastolf when he returned from the French wars. Having led the English archers at Agincourt, he was seeking well-deserved repose and retirement.

A steep lane climbs up round the edge of the castle. This picture gives us an idea of the impressive appearance of the 12th-century keep.

Historically, castle baileys were home to many people, and something of that feel is captured in this view of relaxing zoo visitors enjoying sun and ice creams in the mid 1950s.

To the left of Symons, the jewellers (now Castle Jewellers) is the small opening of Sandford Timewells Lane, a narrow cobbled alley which cuts through to Castle Dyke and feels as though it should once

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world – it covers 13 acres. It was founded by William the Conqueror, and almost every sovereign since has altered it or added to it.

West of the village centre is Wadhurst Castle.