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Castles of Britain US-based Castles Unlimited offers a commercial research service. Lists of castles; photo gallery; ground plans and bird's-eye views of a few castles; general background articles; glossary. British Castles, Stately Homes and Houses An interactive map leads to short descriptions by Risto Hurmalainen of castles and historic buildings he has visited, a gallery of expandable thumbnail photographs and links to official sites. Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales Database of 800 survivals. Interactive maps lead to photographs, brief descriptions and visitor information by Charles Taylor. Also a brief, illustrated history of the subject. CastleXplorer Uses interactive maps to find castles in Great Britain, featuring descriptions, photos and directions. Lost Castles Royston Bland provides a list of over 5000 castles in England, Wales and Scotland, an outline history of the castle in England, glossary, photographs, haunted castles, how English names were formed and a request for help in finding the location of other castles. Island Castles Appealing introduction to medieval fortresses of Great Britain by Edward Blanchard, from The War Times Journal, with professional photographs of a few of the most famous. CastleUK.net Site provides information and pictures for many castles in England, Scotland and Wales. Visitor information is enhanced by use of ordnance survey maps to pinpoint actual locations. Castles are easily searchable by location or alphabetical listings. Castles and Ancient Monuments of Great Britain Personal notes on and pictures of castles visited by Grobius Shortling. Glossary and outline history of fortification in Britain. The Good Castle Guide A gazetteer by Nigel Bacon of over 1600 fortified sites in the British Isles ranging from prehistoric and roman forts through medieval castles to 19th century martello towers. Castle Studies Group Aims to promote the study of castles in all their forms and by all possible means. Contains committee information, events, conference, news and publications. |
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