The UK is full of Castles and Fortifications, Historic Buildings and Sites to explore. Some are large, famous and easy to find, while others are almost forgotten ruins.
Historic Sites and Castles
Historic Sites and Castles

Historic Sites, Castles, Abbeys and Buildings

The UK is full of Castles and Fortifications, Historic Buildings and Sites to explore. Some are large, famous and easy to find, while others are almost forgotten ruins. These sites represent the history of the land from Neolithic, Roman and Mediaeval times to the beginning of the 20th century.

The Historic Sites, Castles, Abbeys and Buildings listed here represent a few of the many historic sites throughout the UK. They represent sites that I have personally visited.

Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle

Aberdour Castle, Aberdour, Fife, Scotland: was built by the de Mortimor family in around 1200, for a brief time it was in the ownership of the Randolph Family before passing to the Douglases in 1342.
Aberdour Castle »
St Andrews Castle
St Andrews Castle
St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle is built on a naturally protruding headland, protected on the North and East by the sea and ditches on the landward sides.
St Andrews Castle »
Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle

Standing on a rocky outcrop of limestone about 35 metres above the valley floor of the River Ribble, the keep of Clitheroe Castle is a prominent landmark.
Clitheroe Castle »
Whalley Abbey
Whalley Abbey
Whalley Abbey

The outer gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, beside the River Calder. The Cistercian Abbey was built in 1296 & survived until dissolution in 1537.
Whalley Abbey »
Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle

Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England.
Skipton Castle »
Ravenscraig Castle
Ravenscraig Castle
Ravenscraig Castle

One of the earliest artillery forts in Scotland, it was begun for James II in 1460, Ravenscraig was one of the first castles in Scotland built to withstand cannon fire.
Ravenscraig Castle »
St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews Cathedral

In 12th Century Augustian Cannons, extended St Rule's Church, all that remains today is a part of the chancel and the tower.
St Andrews Cathedral »
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall

The first Hall was built by the D'Ewyas family and situated on the bank of the river Ribble. This was destroyed by Robert the Bruce, after the battle of Bannockburn.
Samlesbury Hall »
Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey is on the beautiful estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The buildings are medieval, and are adjacent to the River Wharfe.
Bolton Abbey »
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle

Knaresborough Castle is situated overlooking the River Nidd in North Yorkshire. The ruins belie its importance as a royal castle, which is still part of the Queens estate in the Duchy of Lancaster.
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