Windows Into History

Thousands of castles—some occupied, many more ruined—survive in the historic landscape of the British Isles. These structures once served as military devices and as private homes. Many still dominate town centers. Some are enormous complexes; others little more than eroded earthworks. Each, however, played its role in history, affecting both social and economic change while permanently marking the territory it ruled. And each reveals a fascinating window into the past.
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