Part of the UK Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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List of Castles in England, Lancaster - LudlowA 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 
Lancaster Castle
The Shire Hall, Castle Parade, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, LA1 1YJ A medieval castle on the site of an 11th century motte, which itself was built on the site of a Roman station. There was a Saxon timber fort atop a mound here when William the Conqueror granted Lancaster to Roger de Poitou. Roger rebuilt the castle mound in Norman style … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On Castle Hill Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Launceston Castle
Launceston, Cornwall, England, PL15 7DR A mighty Norman fortress looming over Launceston atop a natural mound. The castle was originally called Dunheved, and was built to control the crossing of the River Tamar in and out of Cornwall. In the 13th century Richard, Earl of Cornwall rebuilt the castle in stone, and fortified the central … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: in Launceston Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Leeds Castle
Maidstone, Kent, England, ME17 1PL A former royal palace begun in the 12th century. Leeds Castle has to be one of the most beautifully situated castles in England, projecting into its lake, surrounded by magnificent parkland and gardens. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 7 miles east of Maidstone, off the A20 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum
169 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1YE Imposing Norman castle in the very centre of historic Lewes, begun by William de Warenne shortly after the Norman invasion in 1066. Lewes Castle was not completed until three centuries had passed. Unusually, there are two baileys surrounding a single motte. The castle is composed of a shell keep with … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off the high street in Lewes, A27/A26/A275 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Lincoln Castle
Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3AA A Magna Carta exhibition and the Prison Chapel reconstruction add extra interest to this medieval fortress. In addition, there are a variety of special events at the castle throughout the summer months. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island, Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD15 2SH Although it is now a romantic home converted by Edward Lutyens in 1903, this wonderfully evocative structure began life as a Tudor fort. For atmosphere, it is hard to top. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: NOTE: Holy Island is accessible by causeway at low tide ONLY. Tide schedules are posted in local newspapers and at the end of the causeway. Please check before making a special trip here. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Longthorpe Tower
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE1 1HA 14th century wall paintings still adorn the interior of this a fortified 13th century manor house. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 2 miles W of Peterborough, on the A47. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Longtown Castle
Longtown, Herefordshire, England Ruins of a Norman motte and bailey castle set in remote Herefordshire countryside close to the Welsh border. The motte and north and south baileys were constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD. A additional east bailey was added later. A stone keep was built in the 12th … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: Off the B4347 4 miles west of Abbey Dore Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Ludgershall Castle
Castle Street, Ludgershall, Wiltshire, England Ludgershall Castle was built in the late 11th century, by Edward of Salisbury, the Sheriff of Wiltshire. Edward's fortress was composed of two side by side enclosures, the southern one of which may date to the Iron Age. The inner fortress enclosures were set within a pair … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On the north side of Ludgershall village, at the end of Castle Street Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Ludlow Castle
Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, SY8 1AY Begun in 1085 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury. Largely ruins now, but steeped in history. The "Princes in the Tower" were kept here before they were removed to the Tower of London, and it was here that Prince Arthur died, leaving the throne to his younger brother Henry … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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