Tickhill Castle dates back to the 11th century, when Norman lord Roger de Busli was ... its defences with a stone curtain wall and gatehouse. In 1154, King Henry II took the throne and invested ...

There is a short, sharp climb, past the castle Gate House - a car park on the right ... Adventure back in time to find out all about Norman life Presenter and writer Phil Carradice is a regular ...

The 11th-century Norman castle is owned by King Charles ... There is also a small entry fee. Tickhill Castle moat, gatehouse and barbican Tickhill’s fortress has a fascinating and bloody history.

was built following the Norman invasion. The site was surrounded by a large defensive ditch, a tower on the top, and a gatehouse to the castle with a drawbridge. Motte and Bailey castles were used ...

Cambridge castle was originally built in the years following the Norman conquest so William ... By 1604, only the gatehouse, used as a gaol, and the keep remained. But when civil war broke out ...

The stone ruins of Stafford Castle date back to 1348, but the site on which it stands was once a fully functioning motte and bailey fort, built by the Normans in 1069. Stafford Castle is situated ...

Tim Hoverd, the council's archaeology projects manager said the finds gave an idea of the cost and strength of the Norman castle. The dig was at the site of chapel inside the castle and the finds ...