Castle = castellum (Latin)Castle – a fortress (castrum) –a

fortified place

English medieval castle

Maiden Castle in Dorset towers over the countryside around it

Portchester Castle

Portchester castle

The Norman conquest

Motte-and-bailey castle

launceston castle

Berkhamsted Castle

Plan of the castle: A - earthworks, possibly for French siege engines; B - motte and keep; C - inner bailey; D - Richard, Earl of Cornwall's tower; E - 19th century keeper's house; F - outer bailey; G - south gate

Concentric Castle

Concentric Castle

Leeds Castle

Leeds CastleGardens

Cardiff Castle