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| Fort Hommet | |
| Fort Hommet is a defensive structure on the Vazon Bay promontory in Castel, Guernsey. It was built on the foundations of defensive structures dating back to 1680, and includes a Martello tower from 1804, later additions during the Victorian period, and bunkers and fortifications constructed by the Germans during World War II. | |
| Milner's Tower | |
| The Milner Tower was built in 1871 to commemorate William Milner in the peaceful and beautiful Bradda Glen area, offering spectacular and panoramic views of the beautiful Port Erin Bay and the Calf of Man. The tower is designed in the shape of a key and lock. | |
| Pembroke Castle | |
| Pembroke Castle is a medieval castle located in the heart of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom. From Pembroke Castle, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area, including the Pembrokeshire coastline. | |
| Castle Cornet | |
| Cornet Castle is a large, 800-year-old castle located at the entrance to St. Peter's Port on the island of Guernsey. The castle offers fascinating glimpses into the island's centuries of history and spectacular panoramic views of St. Peter's Port and the surrounding islands. | |
| Castle Rushen | |
| Rushen Castle is used as a museum and educational center managed by Manx National Heritage, showcasing the history of the kings and lords of Manx. Besides its museum function, the castle remains an official court, and exhibits include period-appropriate decorations and educational programs for local children. | |
| Fort St Catherine | |
| Fort St. Catherine is a coastal artillery fort at the North-East tip of St. George's Island, in the Imperial fortress colony of Bermuda. Situated on the northeastern tip of St. George’s, Fort St. Catherine sits between St. Catherine’s Beach and Achilles Bay, towering above pink-sand beaches and offering sweeping ocean views nearly everywhere you look. | |
| Scott Monument | |
| Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, the Scott Monument is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. Dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana. The tower is blackish in colour giving it an eerie beauty. The spire is decorated with 64 figures representing various characters from the writer’s novels. | |
| Palace of Holyroodhouse | |
| The Palace of Holyroodhouse, often referred to simply as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Located at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, opposite Edinburgh Castle, it has a long and storied history. The palace has been a central figure in Scottish royal history and continues to be a place of great significance. | |
| Cardiff Castle | |
| Cardiff Castle is a historic and iconic landmark located in the heart of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. With over 2,000 years of history, the castle is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, blending Roman, Norman, and Victorian influences. | |
| Edinburgh Castle | |
| Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear. There has been a royal castle on the rock since at least the reign of David I in the 12th century, and the site continued to be a royal residence until 1633. | |
| Kensington Palace | |
| Kensington Palace is a historic royal residence located in Kensington Gardens, London, United Kingdom. It has been a home to members of the British royal family since the 17th century and remains a working royal residence today. | |
| Cawdor Castle and Gardens | |
| A traditional Scottish Castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years. An ancient medieval tower constructed around the legendary holly tree. Uniquely for a Scottish Castle, Cawdor boasts three very different gardens. Each with their own history that generations of owners have, transformed, and extended. | |
| Nottingham Castle | |
| Nottingham Castle was a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle. Now Nottingham Castle is the city's main museum and art gallery. | |
| Windsor Castle | |
| Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history. | |
| Leeds Castle | |
| Leeds Castle is one of the best days out in Kent, you will want to come back time and again! Leeds Castle has 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal gardens, daily events and year round attractions. | |
| Warwick Castle | |
| Warwick Castle is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. Warwick Castle is situated in the town of Warwick, on a sandstone bluff at a bend of the River Avon. The river, which runs below the castle on the east side, has eroded the rock the castle stands on, forming a cliff. The river and cliff form natural defences. | |
| Dunnottar Castle | |
| Dunnottar Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-eastern coast of Scotland, about 2 miles (3 kilometres) south of Stonehaven. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages. | |
| Stonehenge | |
| Stonehenge is one of the most iconic and mysterious archaeological sites in the world, located near Salisbury in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This prehistoric monument is known for its massive stone circle and the enigmatic questions surrounding its purpose and construction. | |
| Conwy Castle | |
| Conwy Castle is a medieval fortress located in the town of Conwy in North Wales, United Kingdom. It was built between 1283 and 1289 during the reign of King Edward I as part of his conquest of Wales. The castle was designed by the master mason James of St. George, who also worked on other Edwardian castles in Wales. | |
| Skara Brae Prehistoric Village | |
| Skara Brae is a remarkable prehistoric village located on the Orkney Islands, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most well-preserved Neolithic settlements in Europe and offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its ancient inhabitants. | |
