Castles of England — Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide
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the Tower of lendon goes back to the Norman Conquest William Duke of Normandy became William the Conqueror
your entry includes a Peak at the most dazzling crown jewels in Europe
Dover Castle provides a quick review of England's defensive military history
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England is dotted with impressive medieval fortifications — many built on the site of Norman or Roman bastions — that stayed in use for centuries. More England travel info https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/england #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #castles Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Tower of London 01:30 Dover Castle 04:25 Tintagel Castle 05:09 Warwick Castle