Castles and Forts in South East England.
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Leeds Castle
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle is full of discovery. |
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
Built at the end of the 11th century, Arundel Castle is both ancient castle and stately home. It has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for 850 years. |
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Canterbury West Gate Towers
One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements. |
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Castle Cornet
The history of this magnificent Castle spans eight centuries and its buildings now house several museums, the Refectory and the Castle Shop |
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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. |
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Fort Grey
Fort Grey, which is known locally as 'the Cup and Saucer', overlooks the magical west coast bays. The Martello Tower now houses a Shipwreck Museum. |
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Lulworth Castle and Park
Lulworth Castle was built between 1608 and 1610 and became the family home of Humphrey Weld when he purchased the estate in 1641. It was built primarily as a hunting lodge and has played host to a total of seven monarchs. |
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Mont Orgueil
Built in the 13th century to protect the island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey. |
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Old Sarum Castle
The great earthwork of Old Sarum stands near Salisbury on the edge of Wiltshire's chalk plains. Its mighty ramparts were raised in about 500 BC by Iron Age people and later occupied by the Romans. |
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Old Wardour Castle
Beautifully sited beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle was built in the late 14th century by John Lord Lovel as a lightly fortified but showy and luxurious residence. |
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Southsea Castle
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence. |
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Tonbridge Castle
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds. |
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