Out of the British Heritage Album: A Conurbation of Castles
Sir Edward Coke · · 1 min read
The house of every one is to him as his castle and fortress
From the battlements of Cardiff Castle’s medieval keep, the flag of the red dragon flies over the Welsh capital.One of King Edward I’s many fortresses, Harlech Castle guards the northwest coast of Wales.Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex, lovely Bodiam Castle was among the last proper castles built before the widespread use of cannons made them obsolete.Set on two islands on Kent’s River Len, Leeds Castle is widely regarded among the prettiest in the world.The second largest occupied castle in England (after Windsor), Alnwick Castle dominates the Northumbrian countryside.The National Trust is happy to receive visitors to the romantic 16th-century castle on Lindisfarne Island, at low tide.Yorkshire’s 18th-century Castle Howard may be more a palace than a proper castle, but still showcases the economic power of landed wealth.
