Slott og festninger i England

Castles and Forts

This collection spans over two millennia of English history, from the Iron Age ramparts of Maiden Castle to Henry VIII’s 16th-century coastal defenses at Camber Castle. It includes the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, the Roman fort of Birdoswald on Hadrian’s Wall, and medieval strongholds like Tintagel and Norham Castle. The list also features significant religious ruins, such as the Cistercian Rievaulx Abbey and the 7th-century Whitby Abbey. These 15 sites represent a diverse range of architectural heritage, including Norman fortresses, Benedictine monasteries, and converted country houses like Dunster Castle.