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Eastnor Castle Eastnor Castle Near Ledbury, UK - England
Originally home to John First Earl Somers and currently to the Hervey-Bathurst family, the castle houses works of art, furniture, tapestries and one of the finest collections of armour in Britain. Notable royal and political figures in history have enjoyed visits to the castle including Queen Mary. 
Aberdour Castle Aberdour Castle Aberdour, UK - Scotland
Started prior to 1200 ad as a two story tower house. In the 1680's a fire devastated the castle and since then it has been in decline. It has been used for many different purposes including as a barracks and as a school. In 1924 it passed to the State as an ancient monument.
Acton Burnell Castle Acton Burnell Castle Shrewsbury, UK - England
Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle Alnwick, UK - England
The history of Alnwick Castle goes back to the late 11th century, just after the Norman Conquest. Defending the English border with Scotland was its primary purpose and it was besieged in 1172 and 1174 the then King of Scotland. In 1309 it was purchased by the 1st Baron Percy and has been the family home of the Duke of Northumberland ever since (almost 700 years)
Arbury Hall Arbury Hall Nuneaton, UK - England
Ancestral home of Viscount Daventry and seat of the Newdegate family. The famous novelist George Eliot was born on the estate and worte about Sir Roger Newdegate in "Scenes of Clerical Life". There are fine examples of porcelain, works of art and furniture still to be seen in Arbury Hall.
Arundel Castle Arundel Castle Arundel, UK - England
Home to the Dukes of Norfolk (Anne Boleyn's family) and the Earls of Arundel, the castle has a significant, long history dating back to the Norman Conquest. The castle houses many works of art, tapestries and wonderful examples of armour and weaponry plus 16th century furniture and a Gothic library. Reputed to be haunted - read more about Haunted Arundel Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle Ashby de la Zouch Castle Ashby de la Zouch, UK - England
Played a role in the English Civil War where it was attacked and its magnificent tower split into two.
Auckland Castle Auckland Castle Bishop Auckland, UK - England
Auckland Castle is the main country residence of the Bishops of Durham and has been so for about 800 years, since Norman times.
Aydon Castle Aydon Castle Corbridge, UK - England
Built in the late 13th century as a fortified manor house, converted in the 17th century for use as a farmhouse.
Baddesley Clinton Baddesley Clinton Solihull, UK - England
Baddesley Clinton has changed little since it was built. Purchased in 1438 by the then Under Treasurer of England John Brome. Reputedly the scene of a murder in the late 15th century, it then became a refuge for Jesuit priests in the early 16th century.
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