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Newark, which towers over the River Trent, became one of the finest castles in 12th-century England when the Bishop of Lincoln rebuilt the original timber fortress with one of stone.

The imposing red sandstone ruins of the keep of Brougham Castle watch over the River Eamont. Brougham Castle was originally built by the Normans, and was strengthened by Henry II in 1170.

The building of Scarborough Castle began around 1135. The castle was the scene of the first action by the barons against Edward II.

The castle dominates the old town, originally founded by the Romans who built the first castle - one of their chain of forts along the Saxon shore.

Built in the early 19th century by Lord Valentia, the Castle was bought by Mr R D Turner in 1959. By 1958 it had become a ruin, and it was demolished in 1962.

This tiny street of small shops offers a glimpse of the city's gleaming white castle, which rises from a great mound raised in prehistoric times.

This tiny street of small shops offers a glimpse of the city's gleaming white castle, which rises from a great mound raised in prehistoric times.

Only the keep of the castle now survives.

Only the keep of the castle now survives.

The castle was built in 1539, and came under the control of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. In 1648 the castle was captured by Colonel Nathaniel Rich for Parliament.

Completed in 1731, Rokeby was designed by its owner, the amateur architect Sir Thomas Robinson, son-in-law of Lord Carlisle of Castle Howard.

Perched high on its hill, Alton Castle dominates the area.

In 1254, as a young prince, he was granted the trilateral castles of White Castle, Grosmont and Skenfrith.

The cross stands in front of Dalton Castle at the top of the town.

We are looking west towards the Green Bridge, with the castle rock more visible here. The young woman on the right needs her parasol, because Castle Walk is a south-facing sun trap.

It is the smallest Norman keep in England, and last saw action at the end of the Civil War, when Colonel Ashton's forces barricaded themselves in the castle demanding the pay that was owed them.

In the background are the ruins of Bolton Castle, which was built by Richard Scrope in the 1380s.

In the background are the ruins of Bolton Castle, which was built by Richard Scrope in the 1380s.

Here we see Victorian children at play in a playground within the castle ruins. The castle, which dates from 1282, was left to slide into decay following its siege during the Civil War in 1645.

Built on the site of a 9th-century royal manor house, Leeds Castle became a royal fortress on the accession of Edward I.

We are looking past John Carr's Green Bridge towards the magnificent castle - a true picture of medieval England.

Labourers have been clearing coppice wood beside the lane from Lostwithiel to Restormel Castle.

Sir Richard Scope's formidable 14th-century castle at Castle Bolton commands extensive views over his estates in lower Wensleydale, as this view from the castle walls shows.

Penrith Castle was built by William Strickland, later Bishop of Carlisle, who was given permission to build Penrith Castle in 1397, following the sacking of the town by raiding Scots in 1354.