Housesteads Roman Fort
Housesteads is an idea rather than reality, it’s just a pile of plain stones but creates the image of Roman soldiers watching over a barbarian… Read More »Housesteads Roman Fort
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Peveril Castle
Set in the gorgeous scenery of the Peak District, Peveril Castle has an excellent Norman keep and extensive walls despite being in such a remote… Read More »Peveril Castle
Skipton Castle
Skipton is a gorgeous little castle to visit and feels almost like a home, probably because it is still used as a private residence. It… Read More »Skipton Castle
Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Castle is an easy visit from Newcastle and was built to secure the Norman hold over Northumbria. Despite numerous sieges Prudhoe is apparently the… Read More »Prudhoe Castle
Vindolanda
My visit to Vindolanda was mostly to see the fabulous Roman Army Museum next door but it turned out that the reconstructed watchtower and ruined… Read More »Vindolanda
Peel Castle, IoM
Peel Castle is a huge and rambling castle on the Isle of Man, well worth a visit to see the ruined cathedral in its grounds… Read More »Peel Castle, IoM
Castle Rushen, IoM
Castle Rushen is a well preserved medieval fortress in the cunningly named Castletown on the Isle of Man with plenty of activities and exhibits to… Read More »Castle Rushen, IoM
Dunstanburgh Castle
A visit to Dunstanburgh is an exhilarating experience but more because of the setting than the castle itself. This border fortress is now a much… Read More »Dunstanburgh Castle
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is famous for its cross shaped keep and that alone makes it worth a visit. It occupies a well defended location, surrounded on… Read More »Warkworth Castle