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1066William the Conqueror begins construction of Dover Castle in southern England.
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Oct 1066The Normans introduce motte and bailey castles to Britain.
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1067 - 1090The first Great Hall of Chepstow Castle is built.
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c. 1078 - c. 1100The White Tower of the Tower of London is built, a project begun by William the Conqueror.
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1087 - 1089Construction of the first stone version of Rochester Castle in England.
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1095William II of England builds the Great Hall at the Palace of Westminster.
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c. 1170 - 1189Henry II extends Dover Castle in southern England, adding outer walls and a keep.
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c. 1190Sir William Marshal begins rebuilding Chepstow Castle in Wales.
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c. 1207 - c. 1214King John adds towers to the walls of Dover Castle in southern England.
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1222 - 1235The Great Hall of Winchester Castle is built.
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1268Construction of Caerphilly Castle in Wales is begun by Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester.
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1285A new Great Hall is completed at Chepstow Castle.
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1295Beaumaris Castle in Wales is built by Edward I of England.
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1341The Great Hall is built at Penshurst Castle, Kent, England.
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c. 1500James IV of Scotland adds a Great Hall, new kitchens and the Royal Chapel to Stirling Castle.
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c. 1510James IV of Scotland adds a new Great Hall to Edinburgh Castle.
