Fortification Collection

Steam train on the Swanage Railway, Corfe Castle, Dorset, England, UK

Carreg Cennen Castle, near Llandeilo, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Dunnottar Castle outside of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Monnow Bridge and Gate over the River Monnow, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Old Sarum K000139
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Aerial view

St Catherines Castle N071979
ST CATHERINEs CASTLE, Cornwall. Aerial view. One of a pair of small artillery forts built by Henry VIII n the 1530s to defend Fowey Harbour, consisting of two storeys with gun ports at ground level

Bratton Camp & White Horse N070972
BRATTON CAMP AND WHITE HORSE, Westbury, Wiltshire. Aerial view. Below an Iron Age hill fort, enclosing a much earlier long barrow, stands the Westbury White Horse

Middleham Castle K900428
MIDDLEHAM CASTLE, North Yorkshire. General view of the castle from the South West

Framlingham Castle K022201
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE, Suffolk. The castle in snow. Exterior view looking north from the bailey

Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Ferniehirst Castle was originally built by the Ker family in around 1470

Tomb of Cecilia Metella, along the Appian Way, Rome, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Tomb of Cecilia Metella, along the Appian Way, Rome, Italy

Portchester Castle K991184
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. View across the site and Portchester Harbour from the top of the keep

Maiden Castle J870379
MAIDEN CASTLE, Dorset. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by Paul Birkbeck

Conisbrough Castle J910009
CONISBROUGH CASTLE, South Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell showing the castle as it may of looked in the 13th century

Barnard Castle J860320
BARNARD CASTLE, Durham. North west view, across the River Tees

Nunney Castle N061017
NUNNEY CASTLE, Somerset. Aerial view cutaway reconstruction drawing by Stephen Conlin. The great tower as it might have appeared in the 1580s

Kenilworth Castle J980114
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle in Tudor times by Ivan Lapper

Pickering Castle J850151
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction of castle in the early 13th century. Wooden keep & walls replaced by stone

Roman latrine J000112
HADRIANs WALL: HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT (VERCOVICIUM), Northumberland. A reconstruction drawing of the interior of the latrines by Philip Corke. hadrian

Segedunum Roman Fort J960244
HADRIANs WALL, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. Segedunum Roman Fort. An aerial view reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team. hadrian

Scarborough Castle J870079
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE, North Yorkshire. View of the castle across the bay

Agas Map of London, c1561. Sheet 10, showing part of Southwark, London Bridge, ships on the River Thames, part of the City of London and the Tower of London with its moat

Launceston, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Launceston, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Housesteads Roman Fort J930498
HADRIANs WALL, HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing by Alan SORRELL

Bamburgh Castle K021974
BAMBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. General view of the castle and beach

Dover Castle K970010
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. View of the cliff, castle, lighthouse and church from the sea

Sherborne Old Castle J960261
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE, Dorset. The castle as it may have appeared in the mid-fourteenth century under the ownership of Robert Wyvil, Bishop of Salisbury

Chepstow Castle and the River Wye, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Lindisfarne Castle N080248
LINDISFARNE CASTLE, Holy Island, Northumberland. Decaying fishing boat with the castle in the background - monochrome

Bamburgh at sunset N080247
BAMBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. The coastal castle viewed from the beach, silhouetted against a setting sun

Bamburgh Castle J070053
BAMBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. Storm clouds hover above the castle and sand dunes

Framlingham Castle K971834
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE, Suffolk. View looking East towards the castle from across the mere. Poppies in the foreground

Pendennis Castle N070693
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. Aerial view of castle and surrounding coastline

Dunstanburgh Castle K021964
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE, Northumberland. View of the castle with rocks and sea in the foreground

Upnor Castle staircase K951095
UPNOR CASTLE, Upper Upnor, Kent. Interior detail of the circular / spiral staircase leading down to the water bastion

Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Goodrich Castle J910012
GOODRICH CASTLE, Herefordshire. The castle from the south as it may have appeared when newly completed at the end of the 13th century. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell, 1959

Kenilworth Castle K981291
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. General view from the South West at sunset

Lindisfarne Castle K011703
LINDISFARNE CASTLE, Holy Island, Northumberland. View of the castle with fields in the foreground

Warwick Castle K991541
WARWICK CASTLE, Warwick, Warwickshire. A view of the castle from the east with River Avon in the foreground

Medieval castle
Knights entering a castle in the Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portchester Castle N071247
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. Viewed from across the estuary showing the keep

Chateau Gaillard, Les Andelys, Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Dunnottar Castle outside of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Nottingham Castle in the 1500s
Nottingham Castle overlooking the surrounding countryside in the 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Lindisfarne Castle K880004
LINDISFARNE CASTLE, Northumberland. General view from the West

Framlingham Castle N080531
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE, Suffolk. View of the castle from across the mere

De Cort - Launceston Castle K010763
LAUNCESTON CASTLE, Cornwall. " View of Launceston Castle from the South" c1770 by Hendrik Frans De Cort (1742-1810)

Pickering Castle J850150
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Reconstruction drawing showing how the first wooden motte and bailey castle may have appeared in the early 12th century, by Ivan Lapper

Barnard Castle, Durham, c1905. View of the ruins of the castle overlooking the River Tees

View over Chateau A L Etoc (Chateau Le Toc) and Saye Beach, Alderney, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Hadrians Wall Cawfields Milecastle J980019
HADRIANs WALL: CAWFIELDS, Northumberland. Cawfields Milecastle reconstruction drawing by Philip Corke. hadrian

Rochester Castle J860035
ROCHESTER CASTLE, Kent. View towards the Norman tower-keep, built c.1127 by William of Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, with the encouragement of Henry I

Pendennis Castle engraving N070777
PENDENNIS CASTLE, Falmouth, Cornwall. North east view of Pendennis Castle in the county of Cornwall by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck 1734

St Mawes Castle N070912
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. View from the sea looking towards the castle

Berry Pomeroy Castle J860421
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE, Devon. Reconstruction drawing by Frank Gardiner (English Heritage Graphics Team) showing the 15th century defences, including the gatehouse and the Elizabethan mansion

Dover Castle J970025
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the castle c1300 by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Kenilworth Castle J900445
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. A view from the south with cattle / cows grazing in the foreground

Carisbrooke Castle donkey K030728
CARISBROOKE CASTLE, Isle of Wight. A donkey

Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878)
XEE4157067 Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878), 19th century (engraving) by Nash

Lindisfarne Castle at sunrise, Holy Island, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

UK, England, Northumberland, Embleton Bay, Embleton Bay Beach, Dunstanburgh Castle

Ramparts of the prehistoric hill fort on Hambledon Hill above the Blackmore Vale, Dorset, England, UK, September 2015

Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912

Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa Sheridan
Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952

Early morning view of Castle Tioram and Loch Moidart as dawn breaks in a warm colorful sky to form attractive reflections, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Portchester Castle DP184515
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire.The Watergate and Roman Walls, seen from across the harbour. General view from the east

Bamburgh Castle under a full moon at dusk in summer, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Norman Keep, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004
WROUGHTON, Wiltshire. This vertical photograph (taken in 1944 by the US Army Air Force) shows Barbury Castle hillfort, RAF Wroughton (centre), and the village of Wroughton

Looking across Embleton Bay at sunrise towards the silhouetted ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the distance and the vivid colours in the sky reflecting in the sea and wet sand, Embleton

Stirling Castle, Scotland, UK
Stirling castle. Cows grazing beside a corn field. Stirling castles position on top of steep crags made it easy to defend

Portchester Castle engraving N110146
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. " An outside view of Portchester Castle in Hampshire. Dedicated to the Officers of the Militia

Old Oswestry Hill Fort N080553
OLD OSWESTRY HILL FORT, Shropshire. Aerial view reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lapper of the fort in the Iron Age at the height of its occupation

Aerial image of Piel Castle (Fouldry Castle) (Fouldrey Castle), a concentric medieval fortification with a keep and three towers, Piel Island, Furness Peninsula, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, England

Pevensey Castle J940502
PEVENSEY CASTLE, East Sussex. The North and East towers of the Inner Bailey

Cynric fighting the Britons at Old Sarum in 552 AD J030101
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Cynric of Wessex fighting the Britons at Searobyrg (Old Sarum) in 552 AD. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team

Norham Castle K971958
NORHAM CASTLE, Northumberland. The keep and inner ward from the south-west, seen through the south curtain wall of the outer ward

Beeston Castle N071626
BEESTON CASTLE, Cheshire. View across trees up to the castle on the crag

Walmer Castle engraving N070832
WALMER CASTLE, Kent. North west view of Walmer Castle in the county of Kent by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

St Mawes Castle engraving N070781
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. East view of St Maws Castle in the County of Cornwall by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck

Berwick Castle J010066
BERWICK CASTLE, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of the West (white) wall and tower and Henry VIII fortifications by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

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"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009: Step back in time as you explore the formidable walls of Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of strength and power. Barnard Castle J860320: Marvel at the strategic location of Barnard Castle, perched high above the River Tees, offering unparalleled views and protection. Portchester Castle K991184: Immerse yourself in history at Portchester Castle, where Roman fortifications blend seamlessly with medieval architecture. Nunney Castle N061017: Admire the charming ruins of Nunney Castle, a small but mighty fortress nestled amidst picturesque surroundings. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Witness nature's beauty while exploring an ancient hill fort on the stunning Malvern Hills during autumnal splendor. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland: Experience awe-inspiring coastal vistas from Dunnottar Castle's dramatic cliff-top perch - a true testament to Scotland's rich heritage. Roman latrine J000112: Uncover fascinating insights into daily life within Roman forts as you visit this well-preserved latrine - a unique glimpse into ancient hygiene practices. Steam train on Swanage Railway near Corfe Castle, Dorset: Travel back in time aboard a steam train through picturesque countryside to reach Corfe Castle - an enchanting journey filled with nostalgia. Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire: Be captivated by Carreg Cennen castle's rugged beauty as it stands proudly atop a limestone crag amidst breathtaking Welsh landscapes. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Behold one of Northumberland's most iconic landmarks - Bamburgh Castle, an imposing fortress overlooking the stunning North Sea coastline.