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Island attraction named among the best castles in the UK
Historic Isle of Wight castle Carisbrooke Castle has been selected as one of the best castles in the UK by The Telegraph. The ...
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The first Scottish castles
The first style of castle was called a motte and bailey. Duffus Castle in Moray is ... Conqueror and his Norman Knights when he invaded England in 1066. King David I was the first Scottish King ...
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The feudal system
3. Protecting his soldiers and supporters William needed to quickly find a way to protect his supporters and soldiers in England. Motte-and-bailey castles were built all over the country to ...
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Incredible Europe map shows which countries have the most castles - there's a clear winner
When William I assumed the crown in England following his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, he deployed motte-and-bailey castles to consolidate his rule. France looks to be more or less ...
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The first Scottish castles
The first style of castle was called a motte and bailey. Duffus Castle in Moray is ... Conqueror and his Norman Knights when he invaded England in 1066. King David I was the first Scottish King ...