Fortification Collection (page 5)

View of motte and bailey castle on limestone outcrop, Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, august

Caernarfon Castle, Gwynedd, Wales (RF)

Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness, Highlands, Scotland

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kirby Muxloe Castle N061095
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE, Leicestershire. View of the Gatehouse and approach bridge

Matello defence tower, Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Wall of China, UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating from Ming Dynasty, Jinshanling, Luanping County, Hebei Province, China, Asia

Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Leeds Castle illuminated in evening mist, winter, near Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bonifacio at sunset time, the limestone cliff, Corsica Island, France

Hurst Castle IC246_002
HURST Castle, Hampshire. The Tudor fortress as it may have appeared at the time of completion in 1544. Reconstruction drawing by Drew Smith

The siege of Paris in 845 by the Vikings with Ragnar Lodbrok at their head
JLJ4641709 The siege of Paris in 845 by the Vikings with Ragnar Lodbrok at their head, Engraving 19th century by Unknown Artist

Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Alton Castle IC183_001
Alton Castle, Staffordshire. Reconstruction drawing, by Peter Dunn, showing soldiers and archers approaching the thirteenth century gatehouse

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

Peveril Castle DP175579
Peveril Castle, Market Place, Castleton, Derbyshire. Keep and Cavedale with Iron Age hillfort, Mam Tor, beyond. View from east

Portchester Castle J940487
PORTCHESTER CASTLE, Hampshire. Reconstruction drawing by Alan Sorrell of the castle as it might have appeared in the 15th century

Black Carts Turret, Northumberland K850161
HADRIANs WALL: BLACK CARTS TURRET, Northumberland. View of turret and wall

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

Fort Brockhurst N060992
FORT BROCKHURST, Gosport, Hampshire. Aerial view of the brick fort built in the 1860s to defend Portsmouth Harbour

Bamburgh Castle, a hilltop fortress and Grade I Listed Building, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Holidaymakers making the most of the August Bank holiday sun at Peach Rock Battery on New Brightons sea front. 1st August 1938

Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated

Baconsthorpe Castle gatehouse IC201_003
Baconsthorpe Castle, Norfolk. Reconstruction drawing, by Jill Atherton, showing a cutaway of inner gatehouse from the south-east, as it appeared in the mid-15th century

View from Cromwells Castle N090229
Cromwells Castle, Tresco, Isles of Scilly. View from upper level looking south west towards Bryher

Caerphilly Castle, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Caerphilly Castle, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Windsor Castle, 1922. (1924). Artist: Dorothy Hutton
Windsor Castle, 1922. From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

Beeston Castle, Cheshire, c1839, (1938). Artist: JMW Turner
Beeston Castle, Cheshire, c1839, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Pembroke Castle, Wales, c1829. Artist: JMW Turner
Pembroke Castle, Wales, c1829. Painting held in The Holburne Museum of Art, Bath. From The Studio Volume 81. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Middleham Castle, 12th century. Artist: Robert Fitzrandolph
Inside the great tower of Middleham Castle, the main home of Richard III, 12th century

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Martello tower IC266_002
Cut-away reconstruction drawing showing the internal arrangement of a typical two-storey Martello tower on the south-coast in the early 19th century, with soldiers drilling outside. Chris Evans, 1997

Maiden Castle JEH_22044_027
Maiden Castle, Dorset. The largest Iron Age hillfort in Britain, currently managed by English Heritage. Photographed in September 1970 by Jim Hancock

Parliament (Orszaghaz) through arches of Fishermens Bastion (Halaszbastya) at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Chesters Roman Fort J900485
HADRIANs WALL: CHESTERS ROMAN FORT, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of aerial view of fort by Alan Sorrell

Warwick Castle EPW001208
WARWICK CASTLE, Warwickshire. Aerial view of the castle and River Avon in the foreground, with the church and town beyond. Photographed in 1920. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Pickering Castle J890155
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. Motte and bailey (wooden castle). Reconstruction drawing by Simon Hayfield

Berry Pomeroy Castle N090754
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE, Devon. The Gatehouse from the South

Carlisle Castle J950151
CARLISLE CASTLE, Cumbria. 1992 Aerial view. A reconstruction drawing by Terry Ball (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Peveril Castle N100487
PEVERIL CASTLE, Derbyshire. Snow scene

Pickering Castle K990251
PICKERING CASTLE, North Yorkshire. View of Coleman Tower and Diate Hill Tower in the snow

Hay cart and Kenilworth Castle BB81_02414
KENILWORTH CASTLE, Warwickshire. A Victorian hay cart at rest in front of the ivy-clad remains of Kenilworth Castle. A view resonant of Turner paintings

Carlisle Castle N071938
CARLISLE CASTLE, Cumbria. Floodlit view of the Outer Gatehouse and Keep at night

St Mawes Castle N071879
ST MAWES CASTLE, Cornwall. Aerial view of the castle

Hadleigh Castle engraving N070813
HADLEIGH CASTLE, Essex. The North view of Hadleigh Castle in the county of Essex by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, 1738

Tower of London J920328
TOWER OF LONDON. Aerial reconstruction drawing. Tower of London, late twentieth century by Terry Ball (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.