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  1. Stronghold Britain: Four Thousand Years of British Fortification by Geoffrey Williams, 1999-11
  2. The Good Country House Guide: The Essential Critical Guide to Over450 of the Best Country Houses Open to the Public by Lydia Greeves, 1993-10
  3. Stronghold Britain: Four Thousand Years of British Fortifications by Geoffrey Williams, 2003-12-23

41. United Kingdom - Wikitravel
Cardiff capital of Wales, castle and varied cultural events. The UnitedKingdom has an array of National Parks that serve to preserve areas of
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Flag Quick Facts Capital London Government Constitutional Monarchy
(but without written constitution) Currency British pound (GBP) Area total: 244,820 sq km
water: 3,230 sq km
land: 241,590 sq km Population Language English, Welsh (about 26% of the population of Wales), Scottish form of Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland) Religion Anglican and Roman Catholic 40 million, Muslim 1.5 million, Presbyterian 800,000, Methodist 760,000, Sikh 500,000, Hindu 500,000, Jewish 350,000 Country Calling Code Internet TLD .uk Map of United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Kingdom or UK ) occupies all of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern portion of the island of Ireland and most of the rest of the British Isles . It is just off the northern coast of Europe . It is made up of four major countries England Scotland Wales , and Northern Ireland as well as several islands protectorates. The UK is a patchwork of cultures with fascinating history and modern culture. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, the UK is still a central destination for all travellers. The capital city of the United Kingdom (and of England ) is London , one of the great world cities.

42. Guide And Travel Facts: Windsor Castle And Runnymede, The United Kingdom
For a selection of overseas tour itineraries visiting the united kingdom, Chapel St. George s Chapel is the architectural jewel of Windsor castle.
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43. Castle Studies Group - Links
UKIC – The united kingdom Institute for Conservation www.ukic.org.uk The Society of Architectural Historians GB www.SAHGB.org.uk
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Castle Sites:
Philip Davis: http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/home.html
Paul Remfrey: www.castles99.ukprint.com
The Castles of Wales: www.castlewales.com/home/html
Castles of Scotland: www.rampantscotland.com/castles/
Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales: www.ecastles.co.uk
Castles of Great Britain: www.castles-of-Britain.com/
Castles of France: www.casteland.com
Castles - General: www.castles.org/castles/
Castles - General: www.castlesontheweb.com/
Sources for Building History: www.building-history.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Heritage Bodies: England: English Heritage: www.english-heritage.org.uk Images of England: www.imagesofengland.org.uk The National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk NMR -National Monuments Record: www.english-heritage.org.uk SAVE Britain’s Heritage: www.savebritainsheritage.org.uk Heritage Open Days: www.heritageopendays.org Scotland: Historic Scotland: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk National Trust for Scotland: www.nts.org.uk RCAHMS- Royal Commission for Scotland: www.rcahms.gov.uk/ National Monuments Record of Scotland (NMRS): www.rcahms.gov.uk/canmoreintro.html

44. United Kingdom Architecture Program - Texas A&M University
The united kingdom is covered by significant structures suited for field studies . Participant in Summer 2002 UK architecture Program
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45. Topiary In The United Kingdom - Drummond Castle Gardens
The architect and landscape designer Sir Charles Barry made many castle andhe probably suggested some of the more architectural parts of the garden.
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Drummond Castle Gardens
Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, PH5 2AA. A couple of miles along the Stirling road from Crieff you will find the imposing entrance to Drummond Castle Gardens. You then travel along the narrow driveway for what seems another two miles. This is the longest drive I've ever seen and you almost give up hope of ever finding a castle or gardens at all. Then the stone walls loom up on you. The car park is in a wood and the grounds of this estate are on a truly Scottish scale. The walk across to the castle gateway does not prepare you for the garden that is to come. Only when you have paid your dues in the little turret do you walk up the the entrance and then come onto the top level terrace and then see this... We went there on a hot, dry day, a rare thing indeed in this part of the world! The garden was at its most perfect. Little really has changed since that day in 1842 when Queen Victoria visited and you feel you are a timeless character wondering through a theatrical landscape. This is as good as it gets. In or around 1490, John First Lord Drummond, Steward of Strathearn and Justice General of Scotland was granted permission by King James the Fourth to build a castle. In 1605 the fourth Lord Drummond was created the First Earl of Perth after helping to secure a peace treaty with Spain. The estate remained in the family of the Earls of Perth for several generations and when Clementina Drummond succeeded her father Lord Perth in 1800 and married in 1807 the family name became Willoughby de Erseby.

46. Surfing The Net With Kids: Web Search Results
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47. UK Hotels By County
We ve hotels in many counties throughout the united kingdom and Ireland. It was European City of Culture 1990 and UK City of architecture and Design in
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UK Hotels by County
We've hotels in many counties throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Click on one of the links below to find a selection of Signpost hotels in the respective county. County A-Z: A B C D ... E F G H I J K L M ... P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hotels in Aberdeenshire
Our Aberdeenshire hotels provide the perfect base for exploring this famous county, from Royal Deeside, Braemar (of Highland Games fame) and Balmoral in the west to the granite city of Aberdeen in the East. Castles, baronial mansions and gardens abound and the county is steeped in Pictish and medieval history. Click here to see all our hotels in Aberdeenshire
Hotels in Argyll and Bute
Our Scottish hotels in Argyll and Bute provide the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful Cowal Peninsula and the Isle of Bute. Visitors to the area can see sights that include Rothesay Castle, the traditional Highland Games - which takes place during the last week in August, and the breathtaking waters of the Kyles of Bute. Click here to see all our hotels in Argyll and Bute
Hotels in Berkshire
Although much of Berkshire serves as commuter-land for London, it has areas of great beauty, notably in the Chiltern Hills and along the Thames Valley. Burnham Beeches are the remains of an ancient forest and now covers 600 acres. Windsor Great Park was a royal hunting forest and still offers great walking country and polo most summer weekends, with Savill Garden at its south-east corner. Click here to see all our hotels in Berkshire
Hotels in Cheshire
Cheshire's heritage spans centuries. It is most definitely a county of stark contrasts, where beautiful Norman castles stand almost side by side with the Secret Nuclear Bunker at Hack Green, and one of the world's most advanced radio telescopes at Jodrell Bank is situated near a Roman city of Chester (Deva).

48. Discount Hotels United Kingdom - Secure Reservation Service
united kingdom Hotels discount reservation service from HotelClub. Edinburgh castle is a good place to start your exploration of the Scottish capital.
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United Kingdom - overview
London, the capital city of England, is energetic, cosmopolitan, hectic, diverse and thrilling. It is the largest city in Europe, and is a mixture of wealth and poverty, of glitz and grime, of imposing buildings and elegant shops, of world-class theatre and incredible nightclubs. Sights not to be missed include the National Gallery, the Tate Gallery, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Covent Garden. Scotland's capital Edinburgh, is perhaps the country's most alluring city, it is a fascinating place with many historical and artistic treasures, a fantastic pub scene and scenery as beautiful as the Scottish highlands. Edinburgh Castle is a good place to start your exploration of the Scottish capital. The castle is beautiful, mysterious, romantic and a reminder of the city's bloody past. The magnificent panorama from the battlements will give visitors a splendid idea of the city and the surrounding terrain. Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is one of the world’s most captivating streets. Running from the castle to Holyrood Palace, it affords breathtaking views over the Firth of Forth and of Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano south-west of the city centre. Cardiff, a lively university city, and the capital of Wales, boasts a striking city-centre castle, an important national museum and art gallery, redeveloped dock area and beautiful architecture. The Welsh people are a cultured race with a great love of poetry, drama, music, and Rugby. Situated among the shops in Cardiff city centre, the Millennium Stadium or Cardiff Arms Park as it is known throughout the rugby world is the home of the national side.

49. Newcastle Tourism And Tourist Information: Information About Newcastle Area, Eng
more listed classical buildings than any other city in the united kingdom, Attractions close to Newcastle include Alnwick castle, Bamburgh castle,
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Newcastle Information and Tourism - World Guide to Newcastle Newcastle, England world-guides.com - Newcastle city guide featuring Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland information, tourist attractions, tourism, sightseeing, museums, restaurants, Newcastle weather information, general travel tips, sights and general tourism and tourist information about Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, North-east England, UK. Newcastle Information and Tourism - Last updated 16/9/2005.
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Newcastle has recently been voted the UK's best short break destination and the vibrant city of Newcastle is considered one of the world's new cultural Meccas, with many world-class, dynamic attractions. Full of history, Newcastle city centre actually has more listed classical buildings than any other city in the United Kingdom, from Newcastle's elegant Grainger Town to the contrasting impressive contemporary architecture, such as the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is the largest city in the north-east of England, with adjoining Gateshead, and many of Newcastle's grand 19th-century streets follow the attractive River Tyne, which meanders close to Newcastle city centre.
Newcastle's city centre is walkable and many of Newcastle's most popular tourist attractions are within easy reach of each other. There are a number of excellent Newcastle tourism and tourist information outlets in and around the centre of Newcastle. These Newcastle tourist information outlets provide invaluable tourist information, such as detailed information about Newcastle's countless tourist attractions, monuments, restaurants, nightclubs, Newcastle travel, maps of Newcastle and general Newcastle tourism and tourist information.

50. Digital Photography UK
Jump to content, united kingdomEnglish But my favourite part of photographingmodern architecture is the human element. Whether they re crowds flowing
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51. Fat Badgers Guide To Quality UK Inns
the united kingdom which give the highest standards of British hospitality, Among the ruins left from AngloSaxon times are those of Corfe castle,
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Close to Water Warm Welcome Top Class ... Famous People Haunted Review The Great Inns Highly Recommended Nominated By This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. The Fat Badgers Site is a listing of Quality Inns in the UK Bedfordshire largely consists of agricultural and dairy farming. Industry is concentrated in the towns of Luton, Dunstable, and Bedford. The Great Ouse river and the Grand Union Canal flow through the county. Places worth visiting include: 18th-century Woburn Abbey, ancestral seat of the Dukes of Bedford. Now home to a 3000 acre wild animal park Sandy, the home of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, hosts a 104 acre nature reserve. Berkshire is largely a lowland area drained by the Thames and Kennet rivers.Settlement of the area dates from the Iron Age. Prehistoric tracks like Ridge Way and Icknield Way cross this land of marvellous antiquity. Places worth visiting include: Windsor Castle, the county's outstanding landmark.

52. Architecture Web Sites
ChurchCrawler united kingdom c.1880 - 2001 20th century architecture ofthe Getty Center Castles of the united States The Dymaxion House at
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Architecture Web Sites
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53. Architecture Web Sites
ChurchCrawler united kingdom architecture - Boston University Library GuideAmerican architectural survey, 5/5 Castles of the united States GSA
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Architecture Web Sites
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54. Rait Castle - Near Nairn, Scotland, UK - Great Buildings Online
Rait castle by unknown architect, at near Nairn, Scotland, UK, 1300, in the GreatBuildings Precedents in architecture. New York Van Nostrand Reinhold,
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Location near Nairn, Scotland UK Date timeline Building Type hall house, castle Construction System stone bearing masonry Climate temperate Context rural Style Medieval English Notes Classic Scottish castle, now partially in ruins. Discussion Rait Castle Commentary Rait is an example of a hall house, or a small defensible dwelling "whose analogy is the fortified manor-house of England." "They [hall houses] are not towers, and they are unconnected with curtain-walls. To distinguish them from strongholds which are characterised by one or other or both of these basic components, and particularly to distinguish them from tower-houses, which are also independent and free-standing, we might conveniently call them hall-houses." "Rait is an oblong hall over an unvaulted undercroft. A round tower rising from a spreading base projects from one corner. The elevated entrance led into a screens passage separated from the hall by a timber screen, now vanished...Off this a small lancet window permitted the porter to observe the approach. The doorway is arched in receding orders of broad splays beneath a label mould. A portcullis and draw-bar secured it." Resources Sources on Rait Castle Roger H. Clark and Michael Pause.

55. Castle Bookshop Homepage - Secondhand Specialists For Archaeology, Local History
castle Bookshop Homepage secondhand specialists for Archaeology, Local History, Yale University Press Sale (architecture and Applied Arts)
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Yale University Press Sale (Architecture and Applied Arts) ... Holiday Cottage to Let Welcome to the Castle Bookshop web site. We deal in secondhand, bargain and a few carefully selected new books. Our main subject area is Archaeology and other fields relevant to archaeology such as Architecture, Industrial Archaeology, Landscape Studies, Artefacts, as well as some Topography. We also deal in books on Wales. Latest Catalogues Catalogue 101 - Books of Welsh Interest Catalogue 102 - Archaeology, Architecture and Industrial Archaeology Catalogue 103 Archaeology, Architecture, Topography/Local History and Bargains Catalogue 103A - European Prehistory Catalogue 104 - Archaeology and Prehistory Catalogue 105 - Architecture and Industrial Archaeology Catalogue 109 Catalogue 110 - Books of Welsh Interest * Please note the special bargain reductions on Cambrian Monographs

56. Grimsthorpe And Drummond Castle And Gardens
The architecture reflects many styles and the extensive gardens include fine Those interested in the architecture of the castle and its fine contents
http://www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/
DISCOVER THE TIMELESS DELIGHTS OF THIS LINCOLNSHIRE ESTATE
Welcome to the Grimsthorpe web site. In 2005 The Castle is running some unique events, and we feel that specific attention should be paid to several of these which offer a unique perspective on both the and the management of Grimsthorpe Castle aptly titled Who does all the Dusting There's also the chance to take in some refreshments while you're at the Castle in The Coach House , or if your requirements are a little more substantial try one of our set lunches. There is over 800 years of history to be uncovered within the boundaries of the park visitors can enjoy the adventure playground and help to feed the tame red deer. The Trust's aim is to ensure that this unique landscape and all contained within it is protected for future generations to enjoy, whilst providing the opportunity to todays visitors to explore and make discoveries. I hope these pages will provide you with all you need to plan your visit. I look forward to welcoming you to Grimsthorpe.
Ray Biggs, Access Manager

57. Historic Mediaeval Architecture, Durham, England, UK - Raby Castle
English Medieval castles, North East England, UK, The castle Park Gardens Embattled Walls. An aerial view of Raby castle. architecture
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The approach to the castle is particularly beautiful as its towers and turrets appear and disappear amongst the trees in the 200 acre surrounding parkland with its ornamental lakes and herds of deer. Most of the building is 14th century, being granted a licence to crenellate from the Bishop of Durham in 1378, with fragments said to date back to the 11th century. Around the Castle Towers The 14th century Gatehouse , with its stone figures standing on the battlements, once guarded a drawbridge over the now dry Castle moat which was drained in the 18th century. Beyond stands

58. NetSERF: Architecture: Castles
There is information about castle architecture, weapons, links, bibliographiesand more. URL http//www.castlesabbeys.co.uk Revised 30 October 2001
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Beersel, near Brussels, 14th c.; Vorselaer, near Antwerp; Veves, near Dinant, 15th-16th centuries. URL: http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/castles_bel.html Revised: 21 June 2000
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Casteland : Medieval French Castles
"A site of all the French medieval castles of 10th to 16th centuries. Find the complete descriptions of the castles, with photographs, video sequences as well as texts relating to the lords and builders of these monuments." English French / German / Italian /
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Unfortunately, many of the images on this site are old black and whites. However, there are lots of them, and there is at least some basic information for all the castles.

59. Eastnor Castle - Wedding Venue, Corporate Events, Team Building Venue
castle wedding venue, premier UK corporate events venue including With itshistory, architecture and glorious surroundings it attracts visitors from all
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wedding venue corporate events venue corporate team building private parties venue Eastnor Castle is one of England's most beautiful castles. With its history, architecture and glorious surroundings it attracts visitors from all over the world and plays host to many special public events.
The Castle's unique setting makes it ideal for corporate events, product launches, private parties and location filming. It is also a popular wedding venue. Whatever the occasion, Eastnor offers the highest quality of facilities, accommodation and service and its atmosphere and location are an experience to savour. ENTER MAIN WEBSITE
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60. Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Information about Edinburgh, united kingdom. The views of Edinburgh castleand Arthur s Seat are wonderful and if you like, you can climb the Nelson
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World Facts Index United Kingdom The city is basically split into two main districts - the Old Town and the New Town - with Princes Street Gardens separating them. Other surrounding areas are also detailed below. The Old Town
Princes Street Gardens

These gardens fill the valley between Old Town and New Town, with Princes Street itself lining the northern side. During the Christmas and New year period there is an ice-rink set up here under the gaze of a crystallised Edinburgh Castle. There is a decidedly festive atmosphere in the park at this time with stalls selling Christmas trees and seasonal ornaments. During the summer months the park acts as a mecca for visitors in search of panoramic views of the city; for tourists who wish to climb the Scott Monument; for workers lunching in the open; for children who want to play a round of mini-golf; and for just about anybody who needs to relax. In Princes Street Park you never escape the atmospheric sound of the bagpipes, though you can escape the hustle and bustle of Princes Street itself. The New Town
George Street is the centrepiece of the New Town. It is a swfitly upcoming area and now boasts high quality shops and restaurants including Browns, Space NK, Jones and many others. Flanked by Queen Street and Princes Street, which run in parallel, it is a wide and elegant street with impressive squares at both ends. At the western end lies Charlotte Square ' designed by Robert Adam in 1791 and home of St George's church (now West Register House). The other end finds St Andrew Square - home of the Melville Monument and the Royal Bank of Scotland. It also marks the financial area of the New Town.

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