Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales

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Bamburgh Castle photo Ian Brereton

Links to related Websites in the UK


Castle Sites

Gatehouse Gazetteer The most detailed information on EVERY English and Welsh castle site by the late Philip Davis
Castles of the Middle Ages Links to castle sites with particular interest for children
The World of Castles An extensive collection of castles and fortresses from all around the world.
Castles4kids An interesting selection of family friendly castles.
Castles on the Web An excellent collection of castle sites from around the world.
The castles and towers of Cumbria Castles and historic sites around Cumbria, and sometimes farther afield.
Exploring Castles Castles around the World : Exploring the Worlds's Best Castles
Medieval History Timelines Detailed history of medieval times, castles and castle design
Visit Cumbria Cumbria's castles, buildings, beautiful scenery
Bolingbroke Castle Extensive details from the Friends of Bolingbroke Castle
The Great Castles of Wales The major castles in Wales
Mathew's Pictures Mathew Rees' scenic photo albums
Anglo-Norman Castles Paul Remfry's Anglo-Norman Castle site

Fort Sites 

Palmerston Forts Society Extensive info on 19th century forts, the best reference site on the web
Western Heights Preservation Society Help preserve Western Heights
Cliffe Fort History and remains of Cliffe Fort and the Brennan Torpedo launcher
Landguard Fort Trust Full information about Landguard Fort
Shoreham Fort New site with information on Shoreham Fort
Portsdown Tunnels Underground and surface sites of Portsdown, Portsmouth, UK
Bunker Tours Portland ROTOR
Exploring Portland Portland views and fortifications
Cyber Heritage Steve Johnson's extensive aerial views of Plymouth & Devon
Coalhouse Fort The Coalhouse Fort Renovation Project Charity
Fortress Study Group International society studying military architecture and fortifications

Other Sites

Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Resource Library Online library and education site
Geograph Project to collect photographs for every square mile of Great Britain and Ireland
BeenThere-DoneThat The unofficial guide to Great Britain
Castle Trumps The castle and medieval history learning Top Trumps card game that teaches all about British medieval castles and history.
Wealden Cave & Mine Society Sport caving and the investigation of Surrey Mines
Haunted Rooms Haunted places to stay and visit
UK Castles and Palaces of the World Discover the rich history of castles built in Europe and around the world

 
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