Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539 – 1540 as an artillery fortress to counter the threat of invasion from Catholic France and Spain. It was part of his programme to create a chain of coastal defences along England’s coast known as the Device Forts or as Henrician Castles. It was one of three forts constructed to defend the Downs, an area of safe anchorage protected by the Goodwin Sands, in…

Western Heights

The Western Heights of Dover are one of the most impressive fortifications in Britain. They comprise a series of forts, strong points and ditches, designed to protect the country from invasion. They were created to augment the existing defences and…

Goodshaw Chapel

There are a number of English Heritage properties here including a Grade II* Listed Mansion known as…

Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey was an abbey of Cistercian monks in the village of Sawley, Lancashire, in England (and historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire). It existed from 1147 until its dissolution in 1536, during the reign of King Henry VIII of all England, Ireland, and France. Its ruins, which are controlled by English Heritage, are open to the public. Although not an extensive ruin, there are boards on the site that give information regarding the history of the abbey and…

Warton Old Rectory

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as…

Whalley Abbey Gatehouse

Whalley Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Whalley, Lancashire, England. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey was largely demolished and a country house was built on the site. In the 20th century the house was modified and it is now the Retreat and Conference House of the Diocese of Blackburn. The ruins of the…

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. The ruins are a Grade I listed…

Jewry Wall Lead

The Jewry Wall in Leicester, England is believed to be the remaining wall of the public baths of Roman Leicester along with foundations…

Kirby Muxloe Castle

Kirby Muxloe Castle, known also as Kirby Castle is…

Bolingbroke Castle