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Castles in Great Britain and Ireland

Your source for information and photos for castles in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
England: Castles
Histories, preservation, maps, and photos from Castles Unlimited.
England: The Medieval Castle
Three essays by historian David Dawson explore the question "What is a Castle?" Some photos.
Ireland: Dromoland Castle
Your Guide to Honeymoons & Romantic Getaways tours the picturesque hideaway.
Ireland: Dunguaire Castle
Dunguaire Castle is one of the most often photographed castles in Ireland.
Ireland: Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle in County Wexford, Ireland is a Victorian recreation of medieval architecture.
Ireland: Tully Castle
In the 1600s, inhabitants of Tully Castle were imprisioned in its vaults.
Wales: Beaumaris Castle
Concentric castle in north Wales. Photos, map, and history from Castles of Wales.
Wales: Castles
Essays, photos, maps, and indexes, from the Castles of Wales site.
Wales: Chepstow Castle
Oldest dated stone castle in Britain. Photos and map from Castles of Wales.
Wales: Hay Castle
Richard Booth, the owner of Hay Castle in Wales, proves that that nothing is too old or too dilapidated to be put to good use.

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