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This is Portland's rugged eastern seaboard, south-westwards from Gilbert Castle and Castle Hayes (foreground) to medieval Rufus Castle and Gallops Weare (centre); God Nor is the headland above Freshwater

The castle at Castle Bolton was built by Richard, Lord Scrope during the reign of Richard II.

The ruins of Corfe Castle dominate the parish and village to which it has given its name. The original Saxon fortification was succeeded by the extensive Norman castle seen today.

The original castle at Inveraray was built about 1520. The 3rd Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle; Roger Morrison was the architect, and William Adam was the clerk of works.

The ruins of Corfe Castle dominate the parish and village to which it has given its name. The original Saxon fortification was succeeded by the extensive Norman castle seen today.

A contingent of Grenadier Guards is seen coming through the Henry VIII Gate into Castle Hill. The entrance, which still contains emblems relating to Henry VIII, was built in 1511.

Records for this castle are sparse. The castle was founded in c1200, and the initial design is thought to have comprised two round towers, a square keep and a curtain wall.

The one thing that has not changed about Dudley Castle is the spectacular views afforded from Castle Hill.

Conwy Castle is the most impressive of the ring of castles built by Edward I. Here two smart cars and a chauffeur wait while their inquisitive passengers make off to explore this magnificent ruin.

The original castle at Inverary was built about 1520. The 3rd Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.

Dublin Castle remained the centre of British power in Ireland from King John's time onwards. The Norman castle burnt down in 1684 and little survives.

Colchester Castle—the largest Norman Keep ever built—stands on the site of the Roman temple of Claudius, which was destroyed during the Boudiccan rebellion of AD60.

The original castle at Inveraray was built about 1520. The third Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.

We are looking down from Castle Park to Castle Hill and the city beyond. The Castle gateway is out of shot on the left.

Gilbert de Clare's second attempt to build a castle at Caerphilly got under way in 1271, his previous unfinished castle having been destroyed by Llywelyn in 1268.

This was agreed, and so Castle Bridge was built, the castle grounds were extended and the old road below the castle walls was closed.

The small village of Leeds is dominated by the presence of its large romantic castle. The Castle is Norman, but there was an earlier Saxon castle on the site.

Records for this castle are sparse. The castle was founded in c1200, and the initial design is thought to have comprised two round towers, a square keep and a curtain wall.

Records for this castle are sparse. The castle was founded in c1200, and the initial design is thought to have comprised two round towers, a square keep and a curtain wall.

Brecon Castle and town are Norman in origin, but the castle came first. It was the creation of Bernard de Neufmarche, one of many Norman conquerors, to keep the Welsh in their place.

The enormous proportions of the castle can be seen in this view of one of the three entrances to the castle, Constable's Tower. Today, the castle is in the care of English Heritage.

It was rebuilt by the Normans, who also built the castle. The castle grounds are dominated by the Norman castle keep.

The small village of Leeds is dominated by the presence of its large romantic castle. The castle is Norman, but there was an earlier Saxon castle on the site.

The earliest Welsh photograph known is a daguerreotype of Margam Castle, taken by Calvert Jones. It was given to Christopher Talbot, builder of Margam Castle, and it hung in the castle for many years.