Colchester Castle, Essex, was built by the Normans in 1076 on the podium (or base) of the former Roman Temple of Claudius; which was destroyed by Boudica's forces in AD60/61.

Colchester Castle, Essex, was built by the Normans in 1076 on the podium (or base) of the former Roman Temple of Claudius; which was destroyed by Boudica's forces in AD60/61.

Colchester Castle, Essex, was built by the Normans in 1076 on the podium (or base) of the former Roman Temple of Claudius; which was destroyed by Boudica's forces in AD60/61.

Colchester Castle, Essex, was built by the Normans in 1076 on the podium (or base) of the former Roman Temple of Claudius; which was destroyed by Boudica's forces in AD60/61.

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Norwich Castle (Norfolk) was begun in 1067 and completed in 1121. The white limestone blocks used in the construction of the Royal Palace were actually imported from Caen, in Normandy (France) at huge expense.

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Norwich Castle Museum, Norfolk. 1

Norwich Castle Museum, Norfolk. 2

Norwich Castle, Norfolk: Museum Entrance

Hedingham Castle, Essex, built by Aubrey de Vere c.1140. The castle was home to the de Vere's, Earls of Oxford for 550 years. pic 1

Hedingham Castle, Essex, built by Aubrey de Vere c.1140. The castle was home to the de Vere's, Earls of Oxford for 550 years. pic 2

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Hedingham Castle keep, Essex. pic 9. The red and yellow chequered flag which flies from the keep displays the five pointed silver star (known as a 'mullet argent') of the de Vere family.

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II)

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 2

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 3

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 4

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 5

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 6

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 7

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 8

The ruins of Walden Castle, Essex, built in 1143 by Geoffrey de Mandeville (II) view 9

The ruins of Clare castle motte and keep. Built before 1090 it was one of the earliest 11th century castle's to be built in England. The town of Clare, Suffolk, takes its name from the Norman barons the 'de Clare's' formerly the Fitz-Gilbert's. During the 13th century the castle's original timber built keep was replaced with stone, large fragments of which can be seen today.

Clare castle motte and keep

Clare castle motte and keep

Clare castle motte and keep

Clare castle motte and stone keep

Clare castle motte and keep and outer bailey walls

Clare castle motte and stone keep

Clare castle motte and stone keep

Clare castle motte and keep and outer bailey walls