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Dover Castle, Kent, England. First built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a keep added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189 CE)

Illustration of the construction of Conwy Castle from 1283 to 1289 CE, by Rocío Espin. Medieval Warfare Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

Chester Castle - Cheshire, England. Built in 1070 CE by Hugh d'Avranches, the second Earl of Chester.

A window seat in the tower keep of Dirleton Castle, East Lothian, Scotland. 1240 CE.

Caerlaverock Castle is a triangular, moated castle built in the 13th Century CE. The castle has been partially demolished and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries, but its unique shape has remained constant. Located in Dumfries and...

Besieging a medieval castle was a difficult task – just look at the histories of Dover Castle​ and Kenilworth Castle​! Attacking armies often had to rely on ingenious tools and methods to get the job done. Find out more: https://goo.gl/dpcVb1...

Launceston Castle in Cornwall, England. It is an example of a motte and bailey castle and was first built in the 11th century CE and added to in subsequent centuries.

An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.

Statue of Amakusa Shiro (1621-1638) at Shimabara Castle, Hizen Province, Japan. An almost identical statue also stands at the ruins of Hara Castle.

Masyaf castle, Orontes Valley, Syria, one-time castle of the Assassins (aka Nizari Ismailis) from c. 1141 CE to 1256 CE.