Part of the UK Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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List of Castles in England, Baconsthorpe - BerryA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 
Baconsthorpe Castle
Baconsthorpe, Norfolk, England A moated 15th century manor house in a peaceful countryside setting. The fortified manor house was expanded and rebuilt several times over the course of two centuries by the Heydon family. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Signposted from Baconsthorpe village. Pleny of on site parking. Open at any time. Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, NE69 7DF A wonderfully situated castle, built atop an outcrop of basalt high above a sandy beach, looking out across the North Sea to the Farne Islands. There has been a castle on this spot since the 6th century, but the current building dates from the 12th century, though it was subsequently … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: In Bamburgh village. Free parking for 100 cars. Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 8PR This imposing castle overlooking the River Tees was probably begun by Guy de Baliol about 1095. De Baliol's fortress consisted of a ring work, which is now the inner ward. The Baliol family owned the castle for two centuries and founded the town of the same name that surrounds the … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the centre of Barnard Castle town. Well signposted. Lots of nearby parking. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Bedford Castle
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England Bedford Castle, little more than an unrecognizable mound today, was first built as a motte in the 11th century, and later a shell keep was added, to be followed by a round tower with curtain walls. The castle acted as an important administrative centre, and several Sherrifs of Buckinghamshire - … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off the High Street Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Beeston Castle
Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire, England, CW6 9TX Begun in 1225 by Earl Ranulf of Chester upon his return from the 5th Crusade. Mostly ruins, atop a high hill that provides good views of the Pennines to the northeast and the Welsh mountains to the west. Saw action in the Civil War. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 11 m SE Chester off A49 or A41 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Bellister Castle
Featherstone, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ Bellister Castle is not one, but several fortifications located on the south bank of the River Tyne, across from the town of Haltwhistle. The first castle was built on the motte and bailey plan in the late 11th century. Of this, little remains beyond the earthworks and the tall mound … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Off Bellister Road and the A69 at Haltwhistle Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Belsay Castle
Belsay, Northumberland, England, NE20 0DX Belsay Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the grounds of Belsay Hall. The castle was built sometime in the 14th century by the powerful Middleton family, who were also responsible for the nearby Jacobean mansion and early 19th century hall. The castle is dominated by a tall pele tower. … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Located at Belsay village, on the A696 west of Morpeth. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley, Gloucestershire, England, GL13 9BQ A grim 12th century castle with keep, dungeon, great hall. The site of Edward II's brutal murder. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A38 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England The well-tended ruins of an important 11th century motte and bailey stronghold. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: next to the train station Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 6LJ A romantic ruin in a secluded valley location. Berry Pomeroy was begun by the Pomeroy family in the 15th century. Within the castle defenses is an impressive Elizabethan manor built by the powerful Seymour family around the year 1560. The castle is entered through a massive gatehouse, which features a … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 2½ m E Totnes, off A385 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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