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	Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A castle (from the Latin castellum, diminutive of castra, a military camp, in turn the plural of castrum or watchpost), is a fort, a camp and the logical development of a fortified enclosure.
		Castle walls, together with lodgings (keep) suitable for a Baron, as well as lower grade housing within the walls to accommodate some of the key population of the local area, served this purpose.
		Castles were also developed to defend key part of the countryside such as a mountain pass or river estuary, and often made use of the natural geography to support the defensive walls through exploitation of cliffs, rivers, hills, and the like.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castle (3117 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alnwick Castle, from the east, across the pastures and the River Aln
		Alnwick Castle is a castle and stately home in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.
		Immediately to the north of the castle is a relatively small park straddling the River Aln which was landscaped by Lancelot Brown ("Capability Brown") and Thomas Call in the 18th century; it is known as locally as The Pastures.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alnwick_Castle (895 words)

	Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		I visited Alnwick Castle with the intention of travelling on later in the day to Chillingham Castle a further 20 miles north.
		Alnwick is the home of the Duke of Northumberland and has been in the family for 700 years.
		However it is not merely the interior of the castle itself that is open to the public.
	louisabrown.net /Alnwick.htm (384 words)

	Alnwick Castle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		This structure is at the centre of a large (The outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle) bailey.
		Alnwick castle has two (A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area) parks.
		Immediately to the north of the castle is a relatively small park straddling the River Aln which was landscaped by (Click link for more info and facts about Lancelot Brown) Lancelot Brown ("Capability Brown") and Thomas Call in the 18th century; it is known as locally as The Pastures.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alnwick_castle.htm (850 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Some history and photographs
		And during his baronetcy, Alnwick Castle remained the focal point of ongoing conflict between Scotland and England, culminating in the unsuccessful attack in 1297 by William ("Braveheart") Wallace.
		The castle was besieged twice in 1462, fell into Yorkist hands in 1463, and eventually was regained by the Earls of Northumberland in 1469, after the accession of Edward IV.
		Today, Alnwick Castle is an impressive stately home, and relics of its initial military origins are clearly visible in the basic design, battlements, and massive fortitude of the structure.
	www.castlegate.net /CASTLES/alnwick (1544 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Some History and Photos
		A narrow roadway from the town center leads to the castle's entrance, which today is located to the right of the barbican as you face the castle.
		Nearby Warkworth Castle is also hallmarked with the figure.) The barbican and main gatehouse were physically separated by a ditch, still existing, and spanned by a drawbridge.
		Although today we enter the castle through the stables courtyard to the right of the gate-complex, the actual entry point was through the barbican and associated gatehouse into the outer bailey.
	www.castlegate.net /CASTLES/alnwick/alnwick2.htm (934 words)

	Encyclopedia: Alnwick Castle
		The AlcÃ¡zar of Segovia, Spain A castle (from the Latin castellum, diminutive of castra, a military camp, in turn the plural of castrum or watchpost), is a fort, a camp and the logical development of a fortified enclosure.
		The town of Alnwick, nestling behind Alnwick Castle For the parish in New Brunswick, see Alnwick, New Brunswick Alnwick (pronounced) is a small market town in north Northumberland, in the north-east of England.
		Invasion is a military action consisting of troops entering a foreign land (a nation or territory, or part of that), often resulting in the invading power occupying the area, whether briefly or for a long period.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alnwick-Castle (2282 words)

	Alnwick
		Alnwick (pronounced "ann-ick") Castle dates back to 1096 and has undergone several restorations.
		The castle is open to the public, but like so many others, photography is not allowed inside.
		This castle was most recently the setting for some of the scenes in the Harry Potter movies.
	myweb.cableone.net /rradliff/england/northumberland/alnwick/alnwick.htm (173 words)

	HMS Alnwick Castle (K405) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		HMS Alnwick Castle (K405) was a Castle-class corvette of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.
		She was named after Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.
		She was laid down on 12 June 1943 and launched by George Brown and Company at Greenock in Scotland on 23 May 1944.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMS_Alnwick_Castle_(K405) (162 words)

	Alnwick Castle
		Alnwick was continually involved in disputes and successfully fought off raids from the Scottish King William the Lion in 1172 and again in 1174.
		During his barony, Alnwick Castle was the a focal point in an on going conflict between England and Scotland which lead to and unsuccessful attack in 1297 by William Wallace.
		An army 26,000 men led by the Earl of Surrey joined by his son Thomas and his reinforcements left from Alnwick Castle to fight the Scottish King and won the Battle of Flodden on September 9, 1513, although Henry was in France, his brothers, William and Lionel fought in the battle.
	www.hauntedcastlesandhotels.com /England/Alnwick.htm (6535 words)

	TourUK guide to Warkworth Castle in Northumberland
		In 1173 the castle was besieged and taken by the Scottish king, William the Lion.
		The castle became a favourite residence of the Percys but in 1405 was besieged and taken by Henry IV when the 3rd Percy, Lord of Warworth was involved in Archbishop Scrope's rebellion against the king.
		Today the castle is a ruin and reflects the fact that the Percy family, dukes of Northumberland, chose to rebuild Alnwick Castle as their principal residence.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_Warkworth.htm (298 words)

	CastleXplorer - Alnwick Castle
		Alnwick Castle is home to the Duke of Northumberland, and has magnificent State Rooms befitting a castle with such a rich history of illustrious owners.
		The castle was started by the Norman baron, Yvo de Vescy, in 1096, but it gained most of its current design under the direction of the Percy family who acquired the castle in 1309.
		By this time the castle was largely derelict, so an extensive program of restoration was undertaken to convert the castle into a luxurious stately home.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/alnwick/alnwick.php (179 words)

	Welcome to Alnwick (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The District of Alnwick stretches from the unspoilt wilds of the Northumberland National Park to the outstanding beauty of the Heritage Coast.
		Don't miss Alnwick Fair, a costumed re-enactment of a mediaeval fair, which starts on the last Sunday in June and runs for a week in the Market Place.
		Alnwick is also home to its own "International Festival of Music, Song and Dance", which attracts a quality international mix of musicians from around the globe.
	www.alnwicktown.co.uk (194 words)

	Internet Family Tree (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The "Duke of Northumberland Park" is either Syon Park in Brentford, Middlesex, which is the official residence of the Duke of Northumberland, or it may refer to the grounds of Alnwick Castle, which seems likely since that is the town where Andrew and Mary were married.
		The bustling town of Alnwick (pronounced "Annick") is located in Northumberland, in the northern reaches of England along the River Aln, so near to Scotland's southern borders.
		Alnwick Castle is a marvel of 18th century reconstruction, founded on the remnants of earlier castles on the site.
	www.changesurfer.com /Family/PS03/PS03_376.htm (2920 words)

	alnwicksucks
		Obviously the magazine journalists didn't visit Alnwick during a week when RAF Tornado bombers and unspecified American fighters buzz the town during exercises to practise their skills in bombing foreign civilians (which is why they fly over this town).
		Alnwick IS actually the County town of Northumberland, but the fact is that its neighbour Morpeth has effectively taken that title for itself.
		Alnwick doesn't have a main Post Ofice, a Gas showroom, an Electricity showroom (or similar major shop) and the ony reason it still has a maternity unit is because the local people put their hands in their pockets and paid for a new one themselves.
	alnwicksucks.homestead.com (8579 words)

	Castles Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 98)
		The castle was restored in the late 19th century by Lord Armstrong and now houses an excellent collection of arms and artwork as well as a tea room and gift shop.
		A Lancastrian stronghold, the castle was heavily damaged in two sieges during the Wars of the Roses in 1462 and 1464 (see also the battle of Hexham).
		Norman in origin, the castle was taken over by the Percy family (of Alnwick Castle) in 1332.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /VG/rcastle.html (2257 words)

	Alnwick District Council Homepage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The district of Alnwick lies in the heart of Northumberland, just 30 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the north east of England.
		Alnwick district is stunningly beautiful and stretches from the unspoilt wilds of the Northumberland national Park in the west, to the spectacular heritage coast on the east.
		Alnwick District Council provides a wide range of services for local residents and works closely with its partners and community groups to ensure the district remains an excellent place in which to live and work and to visit.
	www.alnwick.gov.uk (227 words)

	Robert Adam's Castle Style - Alnwick - Lionbridge
		Designed in the castle style, it deliberately uses detailing that is reminiscent of a child's toy fort, in a way that is meant to amuse us, but also relate to the architecture of Alnwick Castel that overlooks it.
		The Bridge is situated on the outskirts of the town of Alnwick.
		Its construction was contemporary with Adam's major rennovations of the interior of Alnwick Castle for the 1st Duke of Northumberland.
	www.scran.ac.uk /dl/ada/documents/castle_style/alnwick/lionbridge.htm (2034 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Great Britain And Ireland
		In the castle itself, without and with-in, I never saw one on English ground that more delighted me; because it more completely came up to the beau ideal of the feudal baronial mansion, and especially of that of the Percys, the great chieftains of the British Border—the heroes of Otterburn and Chevy Chase.
		The castle courts, except the center one, are beautifully carpeted with green turf, which gives them a very pleasant aspect.
		In the court are two other dungeons, now or formerly used for a force-pump to throw water up to the top of the castle; and one now not used at all—which could all be so closed down as to exclude the prisoners from both sound and light.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles13/travel-31.shtml (568 words)

	Alnwick Castle
		Alnwick castle is the home of the Percy family since 1309 and is the largest in the world.
		The castle was built to command the Scottish border, also at the time of the wars in the 14th century it was a stronghold against the Scots.
		As with every castle, Alnwick has a drawbridge and moat even though it is now dried up and was first mentioned in the history books in 1906.
	www.britain.tv /property_top_100homes_1.shtml (259 words)

	Corvus '99 - Alnwick Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The present castle dates from the eleventh century but, like its northern neighbor, Bamburgh, it was first settled by the Angles around the middle of the sixth century.
		Vescy's son-in-law, Eustace Fitzjohn, was created Baron of Alnwick and sided with the Empress Matilda in her attempt to gain the monarchy from Stephen.
		From the mid-17th century until the 18th century, the Earls of Northumberland abandoned their castle at Alnwick, and the castle severely decayed.
	members.aol.com /corvus1999/aln.htm (312 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Some history and photographs
		Not only is Alnwick Castle an architectural masterpiece, the fortress also belies the active, influential history of its owners.
		Alnwick Castle now passed into its most notorious, and dramatic, period.
		Their history is one of tumult and intrigue, conflict with their monarch as well as the Scots.
	www.castlegate.net /CASTLES/alnwick/index.htm (1544 words)

	Alnwick Garden, Rothbury & Coquetdale Nr. Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
		Alnwick District is a particularly scenic area of Northumberland.
		The district boasts the amazing Alnwick Castle and the new Alnwick Garden, whilst Rothbury benefits from having the stately home, Cragside, on its doorstep and the superb view of the Simonside Range which provides a ruggedly beautiful backdrop to the Coquet Valley.
		Alnwick Castle is well maintained and the staterooms are a magnificent example of Renaissance style having been redecorated in the 19th century by Italian craftsmen.
	www.visit-rothbury.co.uk /area/attractions_alnwick_district.htm (617 words)

	Alnwick Garden \| About the Garden
		The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea.
		The Alnwick Garden was officially opened in October 2002 by its patron HRH The Prince of Wales, as the first phase of development was complete.
		The vision is being taken forward by The Alnwick Garden Trust who continue to fundraise to complete The Garden by 2008.
	www.alnwickgarden.com /about_the_garden/index.asp (390 words)

	A guide to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland from TourUK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		On acquiring the castle and barony in 1309 Henry Percy rebuilt the keep in the form of seven semi-circular towers around the courtyard.
		After many years of neglect, on inheriting the castle in 1750 the 1st Duke summoned Robert Adam and renovation of the castle began.
		The castle interior has been furnished in palatial Italian Renaissance style and has a collection of Meissen china and paintings by Titian, Van Dyck and Canaletto.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castles/castle_alnwiick.htm (255 words)

	Alnwick Castle - Sightseeing National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		In the northernmost reaches of England lies the beautiful county of Northumberland and at its heart, standing on the banks of the River Aln, is the bustling small town of Alnwick (pronounced "Annick").
		Alnwick Castle : The Windsor of the north
		Alnwick Castle is known as the "Windsor of the north".
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/alnwick-castle (197 words)

	ALNWICK CASTLE MAGICALLY TRANSFORMED FOR HARRY POTTER
		Owned by the Percy family since 1309 and currently the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, the castle provided the backdrop for most exterior shots of the school in both movies.
		Alnwick topped a survey conducted by Country Life Magazine, which found that residents there enjoyed the highest standard of living.
		No doubt Alnwick's residents are hoping that Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will again cast a spell to bring tourists flocking to the town, in search of the magic of Hogwarts.
	www.burkes-peerage.net /sites/common/news/news081102.asp (456 words)

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