Corfe Castle in 978 saw the murder of King Edward the Martyr, whose body was taken first to Wareham and then to Shaftesbury. |
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The exhibition ran from 5 February 2014 to 11 May 2014 at Dulwich Picture Gallery before going on tour to The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle. |
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Lid of the Walters Casket, with the Siege of the Castle of Love at left, and jousting. |
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It claimed that in 2011 at Windsor Castle, while having lunch with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, the monarch criticised the union. |
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Between 1107 and 1129 William Giffard, the Chancellor of King Henry I, converted the bishop's hall in Taunton into Taunton Castle. |
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Shortly afterwards he asked permission to attack the Royalist stronghold at Tickhill Castle, because he had heard it was willing to surrender. |
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Taking that as a yes, he went and took the Castle without a shot being fired. |
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On 16 March 1654, the Council ordered that he should be removed to Mount Orgueil Castle, Jersey. |
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His wife and father petitioned for his release, and in October 1655 he was brought back to England and lodged in Dover Castle. |
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In 1656, he was allowed to leave Dover Castle during the daytime to visit his wife and children, who had settled in Dover. |
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Taunton Castle had fallen into ruin by 1600 but it was repaired during the Civil War. |
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The 2007 Seve Trophy was held at County Laois and 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle, but no Irish golfers played. |
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Sandringham House in Norfolk and Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire are privately owned by the Queen. |
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The most famous historical sites are Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg Castle, the Red House and the ruins of Schellenberg. |
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By 1071 he had started the building of Chepstow Castle, the first castle in Britain built of stone, near the mouth of the Wye. |
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Much of Prague Castle and the cathedral of Saint Vitus in Gothic style were completed during his reign. |
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Then in August 1497, James laid siege to Norham Castle, using his grandfather's bombard Mons Meg. |
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The Council of Wales, based at Ludlow Castle, was also established in the 15th century to govern the area. |
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The main purpose of parliament was to approve taxes that were then levied by and for the Dublin Castle administration. |
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The earliest known parliament met at Kilkea Castle near Castledermot, County Kildare on 18 June 1264, with only prelates and magnates attending. |
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Edward I had died in 1307 and his heir Edward II moved an army north to break the siege of Stirling Castle and reassert control. |
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The Quaternary undersea valley Fosse Dangaered, and Castle Hill landslip at the English portal, caused concerns. |
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The least deprived council districts in 2007 were, in descending order, Tynedale, Castle Morpeth, Teesdale, then Alnwick. |
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Over the next summer, Stephen massed troops to renew the siege of Wallingford Castle in a final attempt to take the stronghold. |
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Important buildings in Inverness include Inverness Castle, and various churches. |
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The best preserved but also one of the smallest forts is Rough Castle Fort. |
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He had spent the evening at Edinburgh Castle celebrating his second marriage and overseeing a meeting with royal advisors. |
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However, the Union Flag is flown by the British Army at the Castle as it still is an official British Army flag flying station. |
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Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan, who had crowned Bruce, was suspended in a cage outside of Berwick Castle for four years. |
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Sir William, who was known as le riche due to his extensive personal wealth, was constructing Bothwell Castle overlooking the River Clyde. |
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Sir Reginald ordered his principal lieutenants to a meeting at Inverness Castle on 25 May 1297 to discuss how to deal with Andrew Moray. |
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One participant was Sir William fitz Warin, constable of Urquhart Castle standing on the western shore of Loch Ness. |
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Although Andrew Moray was thwarted by the walls of Urquhart Castle, he continued to prosecute a vigorous campaign against his enemies in Moray. |
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On 28 March 1193 Richard was brought to Speyer and handed over to Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, who imprisoned him in Trifels Castle. |
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Both parties met in front of the Castle, the torch-bearers numbering nearly one hundred. |
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Bruce and his party then attacked Dumfries Castle where the English garrison surrendered. |
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The station sightlines towards the Castle Keep, whilst showcasing the curvature of the station's arched roof. |
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Historians have attributed Prince Albert's death in 1861 to typhoid that had spread in the river's dirty waters beside Windsor Castle. |
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Historic castles include Bolsover Castle and Peveril Castle, both associated with the Normans. |
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A 1929 statue of Robert the Bruce is set in the wall of Stirling Castle at the entrance, along with one of William Wallace. |
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The abbey ruins are on the site of the Bailey of the very early Lincluden Castle, as are those of the later Lincluden Tower. |
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The English fugitives met the gates of Dumfries Castle that remained firmly closed in their presence. |
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These included Bowes Castle, Pickering Castle, Richmond Castle, Skipton Castle, York Castle and others. |
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This course is also bisected into 2 halves of 9 holes each by the town's Castle Douglas Road. |
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Stirling Castle, a Scots royal fortress, occupied by the English, was under siege by the Scottish army. |
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Stirling Castle was one of the most important castles that was held by the English as it commanded the route north into the Scottish Highlands. |
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He arrived eventually at Dunbar Castle, from which he took ship to Berwick. |
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The most notable examples are Allerton Castle and Castle Howard, both linked to the Howard family. |
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David was transferred to Windsor Castle in Berkshire upon the return of Edward III from France. |
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Edward, however, was not able to take advantage of the momentum, and the next year the Scots managed to recapture Stirling Castle. |
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Robert took refuge in the fortress of Dumbarton Castle in the Clyde estuary to join his uncle, King David. |
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By 1296, a market had been established at what is now known as Castle Square, and Sheffield subsequently grew into a small market town. |
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In March, Robert returned to Dundonald Castle in Ayrshire where he died on 19 April and was buried at Scone on 25 April. |
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Andrews Castle, which they held for a year while under siege, before they were defeated with the help of French forces. |
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James was the son of King James III and Margaret of Denmark, probably born in Stirling Castle. |
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At Stirling Castle, James established an alchemy workshop where alchemist John Damian looked for ways to turn base metals into gold. |
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Damian also researched aviation and undertook a failed experiment to fly from the battlements of Stirling Castle. |
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In September 1507, Torquil MacLeod was besieged at Stornoway Castle on Lewis. |
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Exactly the same story was told for Roxburgh Castle, the skeleton there discovered in the 17th century. |
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She was received by Lord Dacre, Henry's Warden of the Marches, and taken to Harbottle Castle in Northumberland. |
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From 1570 to 1584, Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Sheffield Castle and Sheffield Manor. |
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Much of the armour of the Scottish casualties was sold on the field, and 350 suits of armour were taken to Nottingham Castle. |
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The French soldier Antoine d'Arces arrived at Dumbarton Castle in November with a shipload of armaments which were transported to Stirling. |
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The fortifications at Leith, Inchkeith and Dunbar Castle were duly removed, and the French garrisons left Scotland. |
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Sheffield's main market was once Castle Market, built above the remains of the castle. |
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In December 1545, Wishart was seized on Beaton's orders by the Earl of Bothwell and taken to the Castle of St Andrews. |
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The indictment of murder thus upon her, she had been forced to abdicate and was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle. |
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On 30 April 1571, the controller of Edinburgh Castle, Kirkcaldy of Grange, ordered all enemies of the Queen to leave the city. |
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Following an uprising against the couple, Mary was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle. |
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Beaton wanted to move Mary away from the coast to the safety of Stirling Castle. |
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Nottingham Castle was constructed in 1068 on a sandstone outcrop by the River Leen. |
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Isabella MacDuff, Countess of Buchan, who had crowned Bruce, was hung in a cage outside of Berwick Castle for four years. |
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The following night, she was imprisoned in Loch Leven Castle, on an island in the middle of Loch Leven. |
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On 2 May 1568, Mary escaped from Loch Leven Castle with the aid of George Douglas, brother of Sir William Douglas, the castle's owner. |
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On 18 May, local officials took her into protective custody at Carlisle Castle. |
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In the legends of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle is the scene of the final showdown between the Sheriff and the hero outlaw. |
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Her entrails, removed as part of the embalming process, were buried secretly within Fotheringhay Castle. |
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The Castle and Shire Hall were expressly excluded and remained as detached Parishes of Nottinghamshire. |
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Edward was born at Windsor Castle on 13 November 1312, and was often referred to as Edward of Windsor in his early years. |
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Nottingham Castle and its grounds are located further south in the western third of the city. |
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Central College was formed from the merger of South Nottingham College and Castle College. |
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His home is reputed to have been at Tor Castle above the River Lochy, near Seangan. |
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Cherry Hill is the site of Ely Castle which is of Norman construction and is a United Kingdom scheduled monument. |
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Key attractions include Dunvegan Castle, the Clan Donald Visitor Centre, and The Aros Experience arts and exhibition centre in Portree. |
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Cherry Hill, to the south of Cathedral Park, is the remains of the Norman period, motte and bailey, Ely Castle. |
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Ely Castle once stood on Mount Hill, which was renamed Cherry Hill following the tree plantings by Bentham. |
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It is also a popular tourist destination with attractions such as Inveraray Castle and the nearby ruins of Castle MacEwen and Old Castle Lachlan. |
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Shortly after 1066 Chichester Castle was built by Roger de Mongomerie to consolidate Norman power. |
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It was the home of a noble family known as the 'Maxwells of Calderwood' who resided in Calderwood Castle. |
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The remnants of Calderwood Castle were demolished in 1951 and only a few parts of the structure remain. |
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In 1539, Henry VIII built Southsea Castle, financed by the Dissolution of the Monasteries, in anticipation of a French invasion. |
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A rail terminal at Furzebrook connecting to the Swanage Railway between Corfe Castle and Wareham is now closed and mothballed. |
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The southern waterfront of the city is dominated by a series of fortifications including the Round Tower, the Square Tower, and Southsea Castle. |
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He also seems to have been arrested by James and imprisoned briefly in Dalkeith Castle. |
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There are also conflicting rumours that Mary, Queen of Scots stayed briefly at Seagate Castle. |
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The Tudor era Southsea Castle has a small museum, and much of the seafront defences leading up to the Round Tower are open to the public. |
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Kisimul Castle at Castlebay is on a rock in the bay, giving the village its name. |
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Headquartering themselves at Kisimul Castle, and making use of Birlinns, the MacNeils became famed for piracy. |
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The present day common lies parallel to the shore from Clarence Pier to Southsea Castle. |
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If the Union Flag flies above Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or Sandringham House, it signals that the Queen is not in residence. |
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Today, it flies above Holyrood Palace and Balmoral Castle when the Queen is not in residence. |
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Since 1819 they have been on display in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle from where they are removed only for state occasions. |
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Once the capital of Scotland, Stirling is visually dominated by Stirling Castle. |
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In January 1746, the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie seized control of the town but failed to take the Castle. |
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He also produced many new designs using standard parts, such as the Castle and King classes. |
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Ballengeich Pass leads to the graveyard at Ballengeich and the Castle Wynd winds past the old graveyard. |
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards have a regimental museum situated at Edinburgh Castle. |
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Spirit Of The Glen was officially launched at Edinburgh Castle and won Album of the Year at the 2009 Classical Brits. |
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The last GWR locomotive to carry the name was Castle class number 7007, which continued to carry it in British Railways days. |
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He performed several songs in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle for the TV audience with little or no rehearsal. |
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Barbour's influence on later Scottish writers can be seen in Walter Scott's Lord of the Isles and Castle Dangerous. |
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Although this poorly sited earlier platform dated back to the 1550s, it is now referred to as King Charles's Castle. |
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Hot air ballooning is also popular with Eastnor Castle being one of the favourite launch sites in the area. |
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A new visitor centre at Lincoln Castle will also be opened for the anniversary. |
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Most monarchs and royals who died after 1760 are buried either in St George's Chapel or at Frogmore to the east of Windsor Castle. |
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In 1986, the cathedral, together with the nearby Castle, became a World Heritage Site. |
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In 1265, Llywelyn captured Hawarden Castle and routed the combined armies of Hamo Lestrange and Maurice fitz Gerald in north Wales. |
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In the 17th century Durham had an organ by Smith that was replaced in 1876 by Willis, with some pipes being reused in Durham Castle chapel. |
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On Palm Sunday that year, Dafydd ap Gruffudd attacked the English at Hawarden Castle and then laid siege to Rhuddlan. |
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In the autumn, Owain's Aberystwyth Castle surrendered while he was away fighting. |
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He continued to attend Castle Street Baptist Chapel in London, and to preside over the national eisteddfod at its Thursday session each summer. |
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The village is triangular in plan, with Walworth Castle and Walworth Park at its centre. |
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Parkside Farmhouse at Castle Farm is a listed building, built in the early 19th century with squared limestone walls and purple slate roof. |
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In 1614 a bill was introduced in parliament for securing representation to the county and city of Durham and the borough of Barnard Castle. |
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Clark's first article to be published in Archaeologia Cambrensis in 1853 was on Kidwelly Castle. |
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The Cambrians had already influenced Salvin's restoration of Caernarvon Castle and made a financial contribution towards it. |
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The Rev E L Barnwell, took up a lease of Denbigh Castle on behalf of the association. |
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Castle House, within the old walls, is a museum and Tourist Information Centre. |
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The group of Cathedral, Castle, and Monastery on the rock can only be compared to Avignon and Prague. |
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Upon their arrival in England, they were housed in the Fitzalan Chapel at Arundel Castle, prior to their translation to Westminster. |
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After this Dolbadarn Castle served as his base but by March this noble site in the heart of Snowdonia was also threatened forcing his departure. |
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The Royal Annals of Edward I of England show the Llys was dismantled in 1315 to provide building materials for nearby Beaumaris Castle. |
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In 1146 he captured Mold Castle and about 1150 captured Rhuddlan and encroached on the borders of Powys. |
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The site of Aberdyfi Castle however is usually said to be at the motte earthworks further up the river near Glandyfi. |
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Becket's assassins fled north to Knaresborough Castle, which was held by Hugh de Morville, where they remained for about a year. |
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Henry was staying safely at Corfe Castle in Dorset with his mother when King John died. |
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Large estates with significant buildings were constructed at Brodsworth Hall, Temple Newsam and Wentworth Castle. |
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Dafydd escaped the siege and moved north to Dolbadarn Castle, a guardpost in the Peris Valley at the foot of Snowdon. |
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Others, such as Melandra Castle, Reculver Castle, Richborough Castle and Whitley Castle, are Roman forts, whilst Daw's Castle is a Saxon burh. |
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Beaumaris Castle was never fully built, but had it been completed it would probably have closely resembled Harlech Castle. |
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The walls of the inner ward contain extensive first floor passageways, similar to those at Caernarfon Castle. |
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As a result, Caernarfon Castle was allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. |
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Following this achievement Thomas took little part in the governance of the realm and instead retreated to Pontefract Castle. |
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The Welsh recaptured Gwynedd in 1115, and Caernarfon Castle came into the possession of the Welsh princes. |
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The lodgings were renovated and elaborated during the 1220s and 1230s, becoming comparable with other palatial residences such as Windsor Castle. |
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In 1214, while the king was at Windsor Castle, Robert Fitzwalter led an army into London and laid siege to the Tower. |
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In 2007, the Tussauds Group merged with Merlin Entertainments, which is the current owner of Warwick Castle. |
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Warwick Castle is situated in the town of Warwick, on a sandstone bluff at a bend of the River Avon. |
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Maudit and his countess were taken to Kenilworth Castle and held until a ransom was paid. |
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During the summer of 1469, Neville rebelled against King Edward IV and imprisoned him in Warwick Castle. |
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Warwick Castle had fallen into decay due to its age and neglect, and despite his remarks Dudley did not initiate any repairs to the castle. |
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Warwick Castle withstood the siege and was later used to hold prisoners taken by the Parliamentarians. |
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When they discovered the plot had failed they stole cavalry horses from the stables at Warwick Castle to help in their escape. |
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When the title of Earl of Warwick was created for the third time in 1618, the Greville family were still in possession of Warwick Castle. |
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Francis Greville, 8th Baron Brooke, undertook a renewed programme of improvements to Warwick Castle and its grounds. |
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York summoned the Nevilles to join him at his stronghold at Ludlow Castle in the Welsh Marches. |
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The collection of armoury on display at Warwick Castle is regarded as second only to that of the Tower of London. |
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In June 2005, Warwick Castle became home to one of the world's largest working siege engines. |
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When Warwick Castle was rebuilt in the reign of King Henry II it had a new layout with the buildings against the curtain walls. |
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In February 1548, Mary was moved, again for her safety, to Dumbarton Castle. |
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Started in 1743 and originally known as Temple Park, Castle Park is located to the south of the castle. |
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Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been wholly occupied since 1840 by University College, Durham. |
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Edward was captured at Olney, Buckinghamshire, and imprisoned at Middleham Castle in Yorkshire. |
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Perhaps because of this, Filmer was imprisoned for some years in Leeds Castle and his estates were sequestered. |
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Durham Castle is jointly designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Durham Cathedral, a short distance across Palace Green. |
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Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. |
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Today, more than 500 people live and work in Windsor Castle, making it the largest inhabited castle in the world. |
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At the heart of Windsor Castle is the Middle Ward, a bailey formed around the motte or artificial hill in the centre of the ward. |
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The Upper Ward of Windsor Castle comprises a number of major buildings enclosed by the upper bailey wall, forming a central quadrangle. |
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Especially celebrated is the Yorkist king Richard III who spent much of his life at Middleham Castle in Yorkshire. |
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Edward III was born at Windsor Castle and used it extensively throughout his reign. |
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William of Wykeham went on to build New College, Oxford and Winchester College, where the influence of Windsor Castle can easily be seen. |
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Windsor Castle continued to be favoured by monarchs in the 15th century, despite England beginning to slip into increasing political violence. |
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Henry VI, born at Windsor Castle and known as Henry of Windsor, became king at the young age of nine months. |
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James I used Windsor Castle primarily as a base for hunting, one of his favourite pursuits, and for socialising with his friends. |
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Charles I was a connoisseur of art, and paid greater attention to the aesthetic aspects of Windsor Castle than his predecessors. |
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Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a prominent Royalist general, attempted to relieve Windsor Castle that November. |
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Rivers and his nephew Richard Grey were sent to Pontefract Castle in Yorkshire and executed there at the end of June. |
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The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 saw the first period of significant change to Windsor Castle for many years. |
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Henry had spent much of his childhood under siege in Harlech Castle or in exile in Brittany. |
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Scotland's crown, sceptre, and sword of state remained at Edinburgh Castle. |
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George I took little interest in Windsor Castle, preferring his other palaces at St James's, Hampton Court and Kensington. |
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George disliked Hampton Court, and was attracted by the park at Windsor Castle. |
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At the end of this period Windsor Castle became a place of royal confinement. |
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Victoria took a close interest in the details of how Windsor Castle was run, including the minutiae of the social events. |
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Henry Tudor, the future Henry VII, spent his childhood at Raglan Castle, the home of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, a leading Yorkist. |
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Henry VII was born at Pembroke Castle on 28 January 1457 to Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond. |
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Wishart's supporters seized St Andrews Castle, which they held for a year before they were defeated with the help of French forces. |
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I should have long ere this paid my devoirs to the inhabitants of Raymond Castle. |
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Some of the most visited sites in Ireland include Bunratty Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Cliffs of Moher, Holy Cross Abbey and Blarney Castle. |
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On 20 November 1992, a major fire occurred at Windsor Castle, lasting for 15 hours and causing widespread damage to the Upper Ward. |
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Some have been converted into hotels, such as Ashford Castle, Castle Leslie and Dromoland Castle. |
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The greatest monument of this style in the territory of the former Duchy of Pomerania is the Ducal Castle in Szczecin. |
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An example of this is Maiden Castle which, despite the name, is an Iron Age hill fort which had a very different origin and purpose. |
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In 1493, at the age of two, Henry was appointed Constable of Dover Castle and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. |
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Henry VIII was interred in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, next to Jane Seymour. |
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Castle Howard is a flamboyant assembly of restless masses dominated by a cylindrical domed tower. |
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Inveraray Castle, constructed from 1746, with design input from William Adam, displays the incorporation of turrets. |
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She was given her own court based at Ludlow Castle and many of the royal prerogatives normally reserved for the Prince of Wales. |
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By 12 July, Mary and her supporters had assembled a military force at Framlingham Castle, Suffolk. |
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In 1542, John Leland reported the locals around Cadbury Castle, formerly known as Camalet, in Somerset considered it to be the original Camelot. |
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Modern archaeologists follow him in rejecting the name, calling it instead Cadbury Castle hill fort. |
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William Harrison Ainsworth's 1843 novel Windsor Castle featured Herne and popularised his legend. |
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It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family. |
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Windsor Castle is noted in the Domesday Book under the entry for Clewer, the neighbouring manor to Windsor. |
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King Henry married his second wife at Windsor Castle in 1121, after the White Ship disaster. |
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The play may have been written in the Garter Inn, opposite the Castle, but this was destroyed by fire in the late 17th century. |
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These events led rapidly to Mary's defeat and imprisonment in Loch Leven Castle. |
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Windsor Cricket Club's clubhouse and pitches are at Home Park in the shadow of Windsor Castle. |
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The most prominent hill is Snow Hill and the avenue of trees known as the Long Walk runs between here and Windsor Castle. |
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However, an exception is Castle Rock, on Cleeve Hill, above Bishop's Cleeve, near Cheltenham. |
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The chapel was built in 1825 by Jeffry Wyattville and regularly used by George IV during the refurbishment of Windsor Castle. |
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Windsor Castle was begun in the 11th century by William the Conqueror as it afforded a good defensive point over the River Thames. |
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This covers Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and the Tower of London, as well as Windsor Castle. |
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One of the public duties battalions or incremental companies is responsible for providing the guard at Windsor Castle. |
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During the summer months, and when Her Majesty is in residence at the Castle, the guards occasionally change in the Upper Ward on the grass. |
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The Guard is also mounted in Edinburgh at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's official residence in Scotland, and at Edinburgh Castle. |
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On 19 August, Richard II surrendered to Henry at Flint Castle, promising to abdicate if his life were spared. |
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Bruce's daughter, Marjory, and his sister Mary, were likewise to be encaged, the former in the Tower of London, the latter in Roxburghe Castle. |
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Christmas Eve, his first full landscape snow scene, painted in 1887, was a view looking towards Murthly Castle. |
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He was taught to read and write by his father, and first worked as a farm labourer at Farnham Castle. |
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This included construction of a new fort protecting the approaches to Saint Helier, Fort Isabella Bellissima, or Elizabeth Castle. |
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In 1892 Holst wrote the music for an operetta in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, Lansdown Castle, or The Sorcerer of Tewkesbury. |
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Additional festival trains are provided to Castle Cary railway station, mostly from London Paddington. |
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The station operates as a mini hub with waiting shuttle buses transferring passengers from Castle Cary to the festival site as required. |
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On 22 December 2000, Guy married American singer Madonna at Skibo Castle in Scotland. |
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Raleigh's trial began on 17 November in the converted Great Hall of Winchester Castle. |
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Also foreshadowing Romanticism was Gothic fiction, in works such as Horace Walpole's 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto. |
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Within its portfolio are Stonehenge, Dover Castle, Tintagel Castle and the best preserved parts of Hadrian's Wall. |
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English Heritage is the guardian of over 400 sites and monuments, the most famous of which include Stonehenge, Iron Bridge and Dover Castle. |
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Whilst many have an entry charge, more than 250 properties are free to enter including Maiden Castle, Dorset and St Catherine's Oratory. |
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The major factories became the walled forts of Fort William in Bengal, Fort St George in Madras, and Bombay Castle. |
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The castle is Bruce Castle, 400 yards from the ground and the trees are the Seven Sisters. |
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The WIC also succeeded in conquering Goree, Elmina Castle, Saint Thomas, and Luanda on the west coast of Africa. |
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In the former Dutch capital of Cape Town, nearly nothing from the VOC era have survived except the Castle of Good Hope. |
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A picture of the Victoria Tower features on the New Zealand wine Castle Hill. |
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In 1568, Mary escaped from her imprisonment at Loch Leven Castle, leading to several years of sporadic violence. |
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After Irish independence in 1922 the office was still functioning and working out of Dublin Castle. |
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St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle was built by Edward IV and Henry VII in honour of the order. |
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It remained in English hands until 1313, when Robert Bruce took it after besieging Castle Rushen for five weeks. |
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The Palace Cinema is located next to the derelict Castle Mona hotel and is operated by the Sefton Group. |
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Collins took charge of Dublin Castle at a ceremony attended by Lord FitzAlan. |
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From February to May 1940, they lived at Royal Lodge, Windsor, until moving to Windsor Castle, where they lived for most of the next five years. |
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Close by on the A4135 in Beaverston village is the ancient fortress known as Beverston Castle founded in 1229 by Maurice de Gaunt. |
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As a flag, it is flown from Tamworth Castle, the ancient seat of the Mercian Kings, to this day. |
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Traces of later Bronze Age and Iron Age settlements have been found on Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat, Craiglockhart Hill and the Pentland Hills. |
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Parliament quickly seized London, and Charles fled the capital for Hampton Court Palace on 10 January, moving two days later to Windsor Castle. |
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These features, along with another hollow on the rock's south side, formed an ideal natural strongpoint upon which Edinburgh Castle was built. |
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It was the first ever seagoing screw collier and was built for John Bowes of Barnard Castle for shipping coal to London. |
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As a World Heritage Site, tourists visit historical sites such as Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Old and New Towns. |
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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, occupies the Castle Esplanade every night, with massed pipers and military bands drawn from around the world. |
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Hammond, however, confined Charles in Carisbrooke Castle and informed Parliament that Charles was in his custody. |
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Charles was moved to Hurst Castle at the end of 1648, and thereafter to Windsor Castle. |
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The Burghal Hidage lists the construction of the Eorpenburnam fort, possibly Castle Toll. |
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Cardiff is also famous for Cardiff Castle, St David's Hall, Llandaff Cathedral and the Wales Millennium Centre. |
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Cardiff Castle is a major tourist attraction in the city and is situated in the heart of the city centre. |
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The reconstruction of the state room at Windsor Castle was notable for the integration of architecture, sculpture and painting. |
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The clergy could even be imprisoned, as occurred in the Stonehaven Tolbooth after three clergymen held services at the chapel at Muchalls Castle. |
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In the 14th century, Cloinne Aodha Buidhe, descendants of Aodh Buidhe O'Neill built Grey Castle at Castlereagh, now in the east of the city. |
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Jersey Swimming Club have organised an annual swim from Elizabeth Castle to Saint Helier Harbour for over 50 years. |
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It is also known as Alt Clut, a Brittonic term for Dumbarton Castle, the medieval capital of the region. |
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The construction of Carlisle Castle began in 1093 on the site of the Roman fort, south of the River Eden. |
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David II and his Queen were moved to the safety of Dumbarton Castle, while Berwick surrendered and was annexed by Edward. |
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Imprisoned for a time in Loch Leven Castle, she eventually escaped and attempted to regain the throne by force. |
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Walpole's political career began in January 1701 when he won a seat in the general election at Castle Rising. |
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They were arrested and imprisoned in Newgate, and subsequently transferred to Edinburgh Castle and tried for high treason. |
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The cut created an island, known as Runcorn Island, crossed by Castle Bridge. |
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In 1067 rebels in Kent launched an unsuccessful attack on Dover Castle in combination with Eustace II of Boulogne. |
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Germany is well known for its diverse tourist routes, such as the Romantic Road, the Wine Route, the Castle Road, and the Avenue Road. |
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A plaque features Richard marrying Robin and Maid Marian outside Nottingham Castle. |
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Historic Scotland is the executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for historic monuments in Scotland, such as Stirling Castle. |
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This included the construction of large tower block estates, such as Castle Vale. |
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The five most frequently visited Welsh castles are Caernarfon Castle, Conwy Castle, Caerphilly Castle, Harlech Castle and Beaumaris Castle. |
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Tintagel Castle is a popular tourist destination in Cornwall, with the castle associated with the legend of King Arthur since the 12th century. |
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Existing communities were relocated to tower block estates like Castle Vale. |
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He rented land abutting the Castle to farm, and on which to lay out trees and walks. |
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The Lower town which joins to this, is fortified with a Wall and Castle, and a fore-gate at the entrance. |
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This ancient passage specifically connected the Bridge of Dee to Cowie Castle via the Portlethen Moss and the Stonehaven central plaza. |
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George III was buried on 16 February in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. |
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Other castles in the vicinity are Fetteresso Castle and Muchalls Castle, both of which are in private ownership and not open to the public. |
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Wellesley continued to serve at Dublin Castle, voting with the government in the Irish parliament over the next two years. |
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The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and The Wildlife Trusts are based next to the River Trent and Newark Castle railway station. |
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Ferguson Shipbuilders yard, adjacent to Newark Castle, Port Glasgow, remains. |
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Smaller sporting facilities include an abundance of outdoor playing fields, as well as golf clubs such as Haggs Castle and artificial ski slopes. |
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The city has three Grade One listed buildings, these being Swansea Castle, the Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston and the Swansea Guildhall. |
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Swansea Castle was once an impressive building occupying a strategic position above the River Tawe but it is now hemmed in by other buildings. |
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Newport has been a port since medieval times, when the first Newport Castle was built by the Normans. |
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Historical sites in Grand Cayman, such as Pedro St James Castle in Savannah, also attract visitors. |
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Illuma Lighting makes industrial lighting next to the railway in Castle Donington. |
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The military history of the island has left a number of fortifications, including Castle Cornet, Fort Grey. |
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In 2000, Salmond had a small role in a Pakistani soap opera, The Castle, as a ghostly spirit. |
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The Falkland Islands Patrol ship is a River class patrol vessel, which replaced the previous Castle class patrol vessel. |
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The hillforts of the Durotriges at Ham Hill and Cadbury Castle were captured. |
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Maxwell is buried at Parton Kirk, near Castle Douglas in Galloway close to where he grew up. |
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In 1506 the Earl of Huntly besieged and captured Stornoway Castle using cannon. |
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At one point, he was arrested and imprisoned in Maxstoke Castle, but he escaped, swam the moat, and returned to Newbold Revel. |
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After renting a house in George Street, they moved to nearby South Castle Street. |
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While Robin pursued his solo career, Barry, Maurice and Petersen continued on as the Bee Gees recording their next album, Cucumber Castle. |
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Stonehaven is the site of prehistoric events evidenced by finds at Fetteresso Castle and Neolithic pottery excavations from the Spurryhillock area. |
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Shapinsay and its Balfour Castle are a short distance north of Kirkwall. |
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