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A castle was built here by the Norman conquerors, and it later became a court of King Edward I and Queen Marguerite. In 1646, after the Civil War, the castle was stripped of its roof.

A lot of history revolves around Brancepeth Castle, which in spite of modern restorations has a long story to tell.

The system required castles to proclaim dominion, and the huge slab of rock jutting into the lough and named Krag Fergus gave an ideal site.

Skipton was a centre for sheep and cattle rearing, as we can see from this busy market day scene.

On the horizon the remains of the Norman castle stand on land once in use as a Roman signalling point.

Castle Douglas lies close by the main road from Dumfries to Stranraer at the north end of Carlingwark Loch. Until the end of the 1700s it was known as Carlingwark.

The castle was a fortified manor of the Bishops of Chichester; it was crenellated c1377 to defend the coastal area and the river estuary. The manor was granted long before the Norman Conquest.

The first castle to be built at Kenilworth is thought to have been a motte and bailey constructed between 1122 and 1127 by Geoffrey de Clinton. It was de Clinton's son who built the keep.

A splendid view of Skelton Castle, the residence of the Wharton family, who remain in occupation to this day.

With blissful symmetry the horizon here is occupied by Cardiff Castle - the iconic home of the Bute family, facilitators of the modern city and much of its wealth.

Another famous resident of Knaresborough, Jack Metcalfe, was born within sight of the castle in 1717.

All but destroyed in 1544 during an English invasion, the castle was rebuilt by 1580. Further additions were made during the 17th century.

The castle dominates the town.

This is another view of this splendid Norman castle, built on the site of a Romano-British fortress by Gerald de Windsor as a wooden stronghold.

A pleasure cruiser - probably MV 'Regal Lady' - lies moored out of use on the muddy bottom of the new (east) Castle Dock.

Summers days on the beach, sand castles, swimming in the sea ... all timeless British preoccupations ... and fine views across the Milford Haven.

The Castle Hotel is to the right of this picture. Note the shop frontage for Stephen and Fred Green on the left (now a chartered accountants).

The castle is famous for its associations with Charles I: he was held here from November 1647 to the autumn of 1648, prior to his transfer to the mainland and his trial and subsequent execution.

The ornamental lake in Lower Castle Park. The profusion of lily pads suggests that its role as a boating lake has not yet been realised.

A panoramic view of the town and Castle showing how the latter dominated the scene even in 1955. Note the scaffolding around the tower.

A panormaic view of the town and castle showing how the latter dominated the scene even in 1955. Note the scaffolding around the tower.

Its major attraction is the Oldersfleet Castle ruins, near Curran Point and the harbour.

In this view of the reconstructed gatehouse, remnants of the original medieval stonework can still be seen - a reminder of the old Norman castle.

The curtain wall was once a lot higher, but was reduced when the castle was slighted during the English Civil War.