{"id":19,"count":7,"description":"<h2><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Windsor-Castle-1-e1709031694421.jpg\" alt=\"list of medieval castles in england\" width=\"768\" height=\"377\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Medieval Castles in England<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Medieval castles in England are like time capsules, telling stories of the country's past. They were built between the 11th and 15th centuries and were more than just forts; they were also centers of power and governance. Whether they're crumbling ruins or still-used homes, these castles show how England changed over the medieval period. They let us peek into a time when knights and kings ruled the land, and battles shaped the nation. Each castle has its own story, adding to England's rich history and helping us understand how the past still affects us today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">List of Top 20 Castles in England<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/stonehenge-and-windsor-castle-tour\/\">Windsor Castle - Berkshire<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/warwick-castle-in-england\/\">Warwick Castle - Warwickshire<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Tower of London - London<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/dover-castle-in-england\/\">Dover Castle - Kent<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/leeds-castle-in-england\/\">Leeds Castle - Kent<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Alnwick Castle - Northumberland<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/bodiam-castle-in-east-sussex-england\/\">Bodiam Castle - East Sussex<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Arundel Castle - West Sussex<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medieval-castles.org\/walmer-castle\/\">Walmer Castle - Kent<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Caernarfon Castle - Gwynedd (Wales, but historically significant in English history)<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Blenheim Palace - Oxfordshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hampton Court Palace - Surrey<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Durham Castle - County Durham<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Haddon Hall - Derbyshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Bamburgh Castle - Northumberland<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Hever Castle - Kent<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">St Michael's Mount - Cornwall<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Castle Howard - North Yorkshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Chatsworth House - Derbyshire<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) - Hampshire<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>How Many Castles Are in England?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">England has loads of castles, each telling a story from the past. Some are old and broken, sitting high on hills. Others are big and strong, standing tall after many years. There are over 4,000 castles all around England, from grand palaces to tiny forts. They show how much castles were used in the old days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Most Important Castles in England<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Some castles in England are really special because of their history and how they look. The Tower of London is super famous. It's not just a castle; it's also a place where kings and queens lived and where people were locked up. Windsor Castle is the biggest and oldest castle still lived in by a royal family. It's got hundreds of years of history inside its walls. Warwick Castle is really old too, and it gives us a peek into what life was like in a medieval castle. Alnwick Castle is famous for being in Harry Potter movies, but it's also been home to the same family for centuries. These castles, and lots more, are important parts of England's story and are fun to visit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">What Is Specific About Most Castles?<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">English castles are special because they come in all shapes and sizes. They were first built with wood after a big event in 1066 called the Norman Conquest. Later, they were rebuilt with stone to be stronger and fancier. English castles were not just for fighting; they showed off power and were fancy homes too. They had cool features like big walls, towers, and beautiful gardens. Castles were built all over England to protect against enemies and show who was in charge. Over time, many castles changed how they were used, but they still have stories to tell. 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