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Castles in England - (H - K)
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Castle Hedingham,
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Hedingham Castle
This 1140 Norman keep is the only remaining part of the medieval castle and Tudor buildings, stronghold of the de Vere family for 550 years. Banqueting Hall with Minstrels' Gallery. The grounds afford peaceful woodland and lakeside walks.
Castle Hedingham,
Essex,
England,
CO9 3DJ
Location: on the B1058
Website: Hedingham Castle
Email: mail@hedinghamcastle.co.uk
Phone: 01787 460 261
Fax: 01787 461 473
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Herstmonceux,
East Sussex |
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Herstmonceaux Castle
Red brick moated castle of 1440's, built by Ralph Fiennes, whose family crest is displayed over the entrance. Now home to the International Study Centre of Queen's University (Canada), so the interior cannot be viewed.
Hailsham,
Herstmonceux,
East Sussex,
England,
BN27 1RN
Location: 4 m E Hailsham, on A271
Website: Herstmonceaux Castle
Email: c_dennett@isc.queensu.ac.uk
Phone: 01323 833816
Fax: 01323 834 499
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Hever,
Kent |
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Hever Castle
The 13th century moated castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. See exhibitions on Henry VIII and Anne, as well as a room devoted to a rather grisly display of medieval instruments of torture. Enjoy extensive gardens and a hedge maze.
Edenbridge,
Hever,
Kent,
England,
TN8 7NG
Location: 3 m SE Edenbridge off B2026
Website: Hever Castle
Email: mail@hevercastle.co.uk
Phone: 01732 865 224
Fax: 01732 866 796
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Keyhaven,
Hampshire |
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Hurst Castle
One of Henry VIII's coastal forts, completed in 1544. Hurst Castle occupies a position on a spit of land, projecting into the western end of the Solent. The castle consists of a circular keep with projecting towers, with a large enclosure to landward. Charles I was briefly imprisoned here before his final journey to LOndon and death. Henry VIII's design was updated during the Napoleonic Wars, and the castle was used during WWII.
Lyminghurst,
Keyhaven,
Hampshire,
England,
PO41 0PB
Location: on Pebble Spit; take ferry from Keyhaven
Website: Hurst Castle
Email: hurstferry@aol.com
Phone: 01590 642 344
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Kendal,
Cumbria |
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Kendal Castle
The ruins of an early 13th century castle overlooking the River Kent. Two towers and stretches of the curtain wall remain of this, the family home of the Parr's for four centuries. The most famous of the Parr family was Katherine Parr, sixth and final queen to Henry VIII. Footpaths lead through fields and woods below the hill, making for enjoyable walks. One mile away is Castle Howe, an earthwork Norman motte and bailey fortification.
Castle Road,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
England,
Location: Situated on a hill overlooking Kendal town. Easy access on foot. Open at any time in daylight.
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Kenilworth,
Warwickshire |
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Kenilworth Castle
Begun by Geoffrey de Clinton about 1120, site of Edward II's abdication and John of Gaunt's Banqueting Hall. One of the great castles of England throughout the Middle Ages.
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV8 1NE
Location: off A452
Website: Kenilworth Castle
Phone: 01926 85 2078
English Heritage
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Kimbolton,
Cambridgeshire |
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Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton Castle, constructed after the Norman conquest and greatly remodelled in the 17th century, is best known for its associations with Katherine of Aragon. Now a school, the castle is available for group visits, and has a limited number of public opening dates.
Kimbolton,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
Location: in the village centre
Email: ncb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk
Phone: 01480 860 505
Fax: 01480 860 386
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