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Dover Castle, Kent, England. First built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century CE it was then extensively rebuilt with new walls and a keep added by Henry II (r. 1154-1189 CE)

Illustration of the construction of Conwy Castle from 1283 to 1289 CE, by Rocío Espin. Medieval Warfare Magazine / Karwansaray Publishers.

A window seat in the tower keep of Dirleton Castle, East Lothian, Scotland. 1240 CE.

Chester Castle - Cheshire, England. Built in 1070 CE by Hugh d'Avranches, the second Earl of Chester.

Caerlaverock Castle is a triangular, moated castle built in the 13th Century CE. The castle has been partially demolished and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries, but its unique shape has remained constant. Located in Dumfries and...

Masyaf castle, Orontes Valley, Syria, one-time castle of the Assassins (aka Nizari Ismailis) from c. 1141 CE to 1256 CE.

An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.

Launceston Castle in Cornwall, England. It is an example of a motte and bailey castle and was first built in the 11th century CE and added to in subsequent centuries.

The Castle of Angers, France. Built in the 13th century CE, it is one of the finest examples of the evolution in medieval castle design where keeps were replaced by large round towers in the curtain wall.

Caernarfon Castle, Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England from 1283 to 1330 CE.