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Fun Times at Caerphilly Castle

on July 11, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK Wales 79 views

At this point in our 2018 UK trip, we've seen and stayed in 10 castles. Obsessed much? Just a bit. This time we're exploring Caerphilly Castle, the largest Castle in Wales (and second largest in

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The Legends of St. Govan’s Chapel

on July 9, 2018 England Historical Ocean Ruins UK Wales 61 views

Nearby the most southerly point of the Pembrokeshire coast is a tiny 20 by 12 feet cell built into the limestone cliffside. It is known as Saint Govan's Chapel. While majority of the chapel dates

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A 15-Minute Exploration of Carew Castle

on July 9, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK Wales 63 views

After a long day of driving towards the Pembrokeshire Coast from exploring Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia National Park, we were tired of being in the car. Opportunity presented itself in the form of Carew Castle,

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Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia National Park

on July 9, 2018 Castles England Historical Lakes National Parks Ruins UK Wales 88 views

The sights of Snowdonia National Park reminded us so much of Scotland. It was beautiful and unexpected. As were the crowds --unexpected that is. We had planned to ride our way to the top of

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Powis Castle, A Castle of Portraits & Flowers

on July 7, 2018 Castles England Historical Museums Ruins Wales 97 views

Powis Castle, built in the 13th century, is located near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It's renowned for its magnificent garden and terraces. We know it as the castle with an overwhelming number of painted selfies

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A Night in Thornbury Castle

on July 5, 2018 Accomodations Castles England Historical Ruins UK 121 views

One night in the bedchamber of a notorious dead king and his ill fated queen... sounds like it's just right up our alley. In 1535, King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent 10 days at

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A Day Trip Guide to Visiting Lundy Island

on July 5, 2018 Castles England Historical Ocean Ruins UK islands puffins uk islands wildlife 198 views

A 2-hour long ferry crossing from the coast of Devon leads to Lundy Island, a jewel in the Atlantic Ocean. This dramatic 3-mile long, ½-mile wide granite outcrop has a long, surprising history and is

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Restormel, a Round Castle

on July 4, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK cornwall lostwithiel 127 views

Restormel Castle, one of the four chief Norman castles of Cornwall, is a rare, perfectly circular shaped keep built in the 11th century near the River Fowey. Restormel once controlled the main crossing point over

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Cornwall’s Castle of Legends, Tintagel

on July 3, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK cornwall 117 views

Tintagel Castle, precariously perched above the cliffs of Cornwall, is (in our opinion) one of England's most magical ruins. We first visited back in 2014, thus sparking an even bigger obsession with UK's fascinating history.

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Wheal Coates, a Beautiful Ruin in Cornwall

on July 2, 2018 England Historical Road Trip Ruins UK cornwall tin mine 277 views

We seem to have started a tradition of visiting the UK every 2 years. One that I wholeheartedly think we should continue, husband on the other hand has other ideas.... anyway, our first stop on

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