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Thetford Castle    The partial remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. Today only the mound remains, surrounded by extensive earthwork defenses, including twin ditches of considerable height and depth. The mound was erected on top of an earlier Iron Age hillfort. Thetford Castle is the largest motte in England. Castle Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 2ES Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the centre of Thetford, in Castle Park, off Castle Lane. Access at any time. Location map OS TL874828 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Thirlwall Castle    Thirlwall Castle is a 12th century stone castle atop a high mound, overlooking the River Tipalt. The castle was built using stones from Hadrian's Wall, which runs nearby. It was later strengthened by John Thirlwall in 1330. Greenhead, Northumberland, England, TD12 4TJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: On a minor road about 4 miles west of Haltwhistle. The castle is accessible at any time. Location map OS NY660661 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Thurleigh Castle    Also known as Bury Hills, Thurleigh Castle is the remains of a motte and bailey castle, though little beyond the motte still survives in a recognizable form. Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: 7 miles N of Bedford, off the A6 Details of Thurleigh Castle OS TL052 584 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tintagel Castle    For sheer atmosphere it is tough to beat Tintagel. On a windswept point of rock, with waves crashing all around, the 13th century castle is a romantic ruin. Surrounded by Roman and Dark Ages remains, but more thoroughly surrounded by legends of King Arthur, who is said to have been born here. Alternate legends claim that Tintagel is the site of Camelot, Arthur's court, though that honour is also claimed by a dozen or so places throughout the British Isles! Tintagel, Cornwall, England, PL34 0HE Attraction Type: Castle Location: on Tintagel Head, ½ mile along uneven track from Tintagel Website: Tintagel Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01840 770 328 Fax: 01840 770 328 English Heritage Location map Details of Tintagel Castle OS SX052 890 Heritage Highlight: Is this the original Camelot? Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Toddington Castle    The castle stands on a mound beside Toddington church - in fact little remains but the mound. Apparently, local legends tell that a witch is imprisoned within the castle mound and that if you put your ear to the ground on Easter you can hear her cooking pancakes! Toddington, Bedfordshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: at the north end of Toddington High Street, 8 miles NW of Luton, off the M1 and A5120 Details of Toddington Castle OS TL011 289 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tonbridge Castle    A magnificent motte and bailey gatehouse fronts the castle, which was begun by Richard Fitzgilbert, a relative of William the Conqueror. Fitzgilbert's simple fortification was replaced by a massive stone structure which was added to and remodelled over the centuries. The castles was slighted (made unusuable ) during the English Civil War. but much remains to interest visitors, including the imposing gatehouse. Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, England, TN9 1BG Attraction Type: Castle Location: off High Street (A227) Website: Tonbridge Castle Email: tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk Phone: 01732 770 929 Fax: 01732 770 449 Location map OS TQ590466 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Totnes Castle    A circular shell keep in a colourful town. Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5NU Attraction Type: Castle Website: Totnes Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01803 864 406 Fax: 01803 864 406 English Heritage Location map Details of Totnes Castle OS SX801 605 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tower of London   The core of this most famous (and infamous) of English castles is the stern, square White Tower, begun by William the Conqueror immediately after his conquest. William wanted a "statement" to intimidate the unruly Londoners, and he got it. 90 feet tall, with walls 15 feet thick and a single door reached by a temporary stair made for strong defenses. The original tower was added to and surrounded by a succession of outer defenses over the centuries. The complex has served as a palace, a treasury, a menagerie, and the royal mint. Sadly, its reputation was made as none of those things, but as the place where important prisoners spent their final days before meeting a bloody end. Give yourself plenty of time; there is a lot to see, and the Tower is generally crowded. Tower Hill, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB Attraction Type: Castle Website: Tower of London Email: visitorservices_TOL@hrp.org.uk Phone: 0844 482 7777 Location map Details of Tower of London - Photos of Tower of London OS TQ335 806 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tutbury Castle    15th century fortress, now in ruins, surrounded by countryside walks. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here. Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, DE13 9JF Attraction Type: Castle Website: Tutbury Castle Email: info@tutburycastle.com Phone: 01283 812 129 Fax: 01283 812 129 Location map OS SK211 290 Heritage Highlight: Associations with Mary, Queen of Scots Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Tynemouth Castle and Priory    Tynemouth Priory and Castle is a complex of historic buildings that has been in use since at least the Iron Age period. The appeal of the site is its position on an isolated headland situated between the River Tyne and the sea. There was a native settlement here during the Roman period, and in the 7th century a monastery was esablished on the site, and Oswin, Northumbrian king and saint, is supposed to have been buried here. That first monastery was destroyed in a Danish raid, and a new monastery based on the Benedictine rule was established in about 1090. Pier Road, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, England, NE30 4BZ Attraction Type: Castle Website: Tynemouth Castle and Priory English Heritage Location map OS NZ372693 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Upnor Castle    This lovely Elizabethan castle stands beside the River Medway. It was built in 1559 as a gunfort to defend the Medway and the Royal Dockyards at Chatham. In that effort the castle proved ineffective, allowing the Dutch to sail unimpeded to Chatham and destroy much of the fleet. The story of the Dutch raid is told in exhibits and artefacts on display inside the castle. Upnor, Kent, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: on unclassified road off A228 Website: Upnor Castle Phone: 01634 718 742 English Heritage OS TQ758 706 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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