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		<title>Walmer Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Walmer Castle stands in its entirety but, in contrast to Deal and most of the other Henrician forts, it austerity has been mellowed by conversion into a stately home.  In 1708, the militarily redundant castle became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, a medieval office which has survived to the present day as an honorable sinecure.]]></description>
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		<title>Leeds Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The two islands on which suggest a motte and bailey origin, and the lake itself existed by 1272.  In terms of masonry, however, the castle is essentially the work of Edward I, with additions by Henry VIII and much nineteenth century beautification.  Around the entrance, the lake decreases to a narrow moat.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Portchester Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Portchester Medieval Castle is is located at Portchester, east of Fareham in Hampshire county, England. Portchester Castle originated as the "Saxon Shore" fort of Portus Adurni.  It is the best preserved of the chain of Roman forts erected along the southeast coast in the late third century AD. ]]></description>
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		<title>Donnington Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Donnington was a comparatively modest stronghold and certainly not designed to withstand powerful artillery.  In preparation for the siege, Sir John Boys constructed a series of earthworks on the slopes around the castle.  These, with their projecting bastions, are rare survivals of Civil War fortification.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Muncaster Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Set in the dramatic grandeur of the Lakeland Fells, Lake District, the wild, woodland gardens are home to an incredible collection of rare and beautiful plants. Muncaster Castle offers many fantastic Attractions within its grounds. 
Miles of paths wind through this extraordinary scenery, which also provides cover for a varied wildlife population. Many of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Colchester Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The castle is an example of a largely complete Norman castle.
In 1215, the castle was besieged and eventually captured by King John. The castle has had various uses since it ceased to be a Royal castle. It has been a county prison.]]></description>
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		<title>Hurst Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The castle is now owned by English Heritage and is open to the public. The castle can be accessed on foot along the shingle spit from the nearby village of Milford on Sea or by frequent ferry service from Keyhaven.]]></description>
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		<title>Castle Howard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Castle Howard is actually an English country house that has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. It is easily recognisable by fans of Brideshead Revisited. Over the years, it has been the location for a number of different films.]]></description>
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		<title>Windsor Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The castle is situated in Windsor, in Berkshire, the English county. It is the largest inhabited castle in the world. William the Conqueror also lived here many, many years back. Since then, the royal family has continuously used it.]]></description>
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		<title>Barnard Castle, Durham</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of this legendary site dates back to the year 1095 when a much smaller version of this massive structure was built. By 1216 the newly extended castle was taken over by the King of Scotland who eventually passed the castle on.]]></description>
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