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51. Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

Wikipedia: This is a historic motte-and-bailey castle where Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial. It was almost certainly the site of a fortification in pre-Roman times. The building of the current castle began in the 12th century and has been enlarged several times since then. It is a Grade I listed building.

 

The gateway tower was erected by Lord Scales who was lord of the castle at the time in 1464.

 

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