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Castle Work the castle ' in the early years of the Conquest . No two castles are alike because of the effect of taste , topography , available materials and resources and the individual genius of designers . This uniqueness is one of ...
Castle Work the castle ' in the early years of the Conquest . No two castles are alike because of the effect of taste , topography , available materials and resources and the individual genius of designers . This uniqueness is one of ...
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HUNTLY , Aberdeenshire 5339 1600 B DE Gordon castle replacing mediaeval one at Strathbogie nearby . Site has been described as ' an epitome of the development of Scottish castles from the earliest Norman fortress to the palace of the ...
HUNTLY , Aberdeenshire 5339 1600 B DE Gordon castle replacing mediaeval one at Strathbogie nearby . Site has been described as ' an epitome of the development of Scottish castles from the earliest Norman fortress to the palace of the ...
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May occupy site of castle d. 1 1 96 by William the Lion but existing roofless ruin (Sinclair) is much later. (24). TIBBERS, Dumfriesshire 1298 D+ O? Remains of castle built by English knight in service of Edward I. (52).
May occupy site of castle d. 1 1 96 by William the Lion but existing roofless ruin (Sinclair) is much later. (24). TIBBERS, Dumfriesshire 1298 D+ O? Remains of castle built by English knight in service of Edward I. (52).
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