Part of the UK Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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List of Castles in England, Tamworth - TutburyA 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
Tamworth Castle
The Holloway, Tamworth, West Midlands, England, B79 7NA Built onto over the centuries by six different owning families, Tamworth today spans medieval through Victorian architecture. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Thetford Castle
Castle Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 2ES The partial remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. Today only the mound remains, surrounded by extensive earthwork defenses, including twin ditches of considerable height and depth. The mound was erected on top of an earlier Iron Age hillfort. Thetford Castle is the largest motte in England. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the centre of Thetford, in Castle Park, off Castle Lane. Access at any time. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Thirlwall Castle
Greenhead, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ Thirlwall Castle is a 12th century stone castle atop a high mound, overlooking the River Tipalt. The castle was built using stones from Hadrian's Wall, which runs nearby. It was later strengthened by John Thirlwall in 1330. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On a minor road about 4 miles west of Haltwhistle. The castle is accessible at any time. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Thurleigh Castle
Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England Also known as Bury Hills, Thurleigh Castle is the remains of a motte and bailey castle, though little beyond the motte still survives in a recognizable form. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 7 miles N of Bedford, off the A6 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel, Cornwall, England, PL34 0HE For sheer atmosphere it is tough to beat Tintagel. On a windswept point of rock, with waves crashing all around, the 13th century castle is a romantic ruin. Surrounded by Roman and Dark Ages remains, but more thoroughly surrounded by legends of King Arthur, who is said to have been … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: on Tintagel Head, ½ mile along uneven track from Tintagel Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Toddington Castle
Toddington, Bedfordshire, England The castle stands on a mound beside Toddington church - in fact little remains but the mound. Apparently, local legends tell that a witch is imprisoned within the castle mound and that if you put your ear to the ground on Easter you can hear her cooking pancakes! MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: at the north end of Toddington High Street, 8 miles NW of Luton, off the M1 and A5120 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Tonbridge Castle
Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, England, TN9 1BG A magnificent motte and bailey gatehouse fronts the castle, which was begun by Richard Fitzgilbert, a relative of William the Conqueror. Fitzgilbert's simple fortification was replaced by a massive stone structure which was added to and remodelled over the centuries. The castles was slighted (made unusuable ) during the English … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off High Street (A227) Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Totnes Castle
Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5NU A circular shell keep in a colourful town. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Tower of London
Tower Hill, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB The core of this most famous (and infamous) of English castles is the stern, square White Tower, begun by William the Conqueror immediately after his conquest. William wanted a "statement" to intimidate the unruly Londoners, and he got it. 90 feet tall, with walls 15 feet thick and a single … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Tutbury Castle
Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, DE13 9JF 15th century fortress, now in ruins, surrounded by countryside walks. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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