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Castle Bolton North Yorkshire

A stark and imposing medieval fortress at the entrance to Wensleydale, begun by Richard le Scrope in 1378. Scrope was Lord Treasurer and Lord Chancellor to Richard II, and one of the most powerful men in late 14th century England. His new castle was intended to be a symbol of that power, and one look at the sturdy stone walls will tell you he succeeded.

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