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	Places to Visit in Elmet
		Strong castles were erected throughout the land, chiefly on the sites of Saxon and Roman strongholds, and certainly no more suitable place than Knaresborough could have been chosen for a fortress, its elevated position commanding such an extensive view of the surrounding country.
		The remains of the ancient castle, which stands on a rocky eminence at the base of which flows the river Nidd, overlooks and is the chief feature of a landscape of singular charm and beauty.
		In 1205 a Brian-de-Insula was Constable of the Castle and Forest of Knaresborough.
	www.oldtykes.co.uk /places.htm (2550 words)

	Britannia Castles: Exeter Castle
		Two sides of the castle were formed by the line of the former external wall of the burgh, the other side (facing into the city) was originally, no doubt, no more than a ditched and palisaded earthwork.
		This gatehouse, however, is not now the present entrance to the castle - a much larger indefensible gate was built immediately to the side of it sometime in the 18th century.
		Even the last, so often elective against castles on a dry site, failed and the garrison only surrendered, after three months, because their well had run dry and they were perishing from thirst.
	www.britannia.com /history/devon/castles/exetercast.html (653 words)

	GWR 4073 Class - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Castle class locomotives were a group of 4-6-0 steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway.
		The Castle class was noted for superb performance on the Cheltenham Flyer during the 1930s: on June 6th 1932, pulled by 5006 Treganna Castle, the train covered 77 miles (124 km) from Swindon to Paddington at an average speed of 81.68 miles per hour (131.45 km/h).
		In 1926, number 5000 Launceston Castle was loaned to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway where it ran trials between London to Carlisle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/GWR_4073_Class (525 words)

	EXETER BOOK - LoveToKnow Article on EXETER BOOK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Of the castle, called Rougemont, the chief architectural remnant is a portion of a gateway tower which may be late Norman.
		Beneath the castle wall is the pleasant promenade of Northernhay.
		Exeter surrendered to the Conqueror, who threw up a castle which was called Rougemont, from the color of the rock on which it stood.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /E/EX/EXETER_BOOK.htm (2475 words)

	Exeter
		It was then called ‘Caer-Ise’ and 'Caer Rydh,' the former derived from its situation on the river Ex or Ise, the latter from the red soil on which the castle is built.
		To the north of the castle is a delightful walk, shaded by fine old elm trees, called Northernay.
		Nearly in the centre of Exeter is the guildhall, where the assizes for the city (which is a county of itself) are held, as well as the sessions, elections, and other business relative to the city alone.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Devon/exeter.htm (1544 words)

	Photographs of Northernhay Gardens, Rougemont Gardens, Exeter Castle, Athelstans Tower
		The inner bailey of the large stone ringwork Castle was built in 1068 under the instruction of William the Conqueror to defend this important town.
		All that remains of the castle today is the early Norman Gatehouse, one of the earliest pieces of Norman building work to survive in the whole of England, and Athelstans Tower.
		For many years the castle's yard was used as a gathering place, however the fine Georgian Assize County Courts built in 1774 now occupy the inner part of the castle so this is no longer possible.
	www.exetercd.freeservers.com /Northernhay.html (703 words)

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		After thinking for many years that we should be living in a castle, we have started building one in the kingdom of Aethelmearc (located in the mid atlantic area).
		TARRYTOWN CASTLE - CASTLE ON THE HUDSON - Tarrytown
		If anyone connected with any of the "castles" that are listed on this home page object to their castle being here, please contact me via E-Mail by clicking here.
	www.dupontcastle.com /castles (600 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The georgian courthouse seen at the end of Castle Street was constructed in the inner bailey of the castle in 1774.
		To defend the City, Exeter kept a large stock of armour in Rougemont Castle, this stock was last used during the Civil War.
		The Dutchy allowed the castle to be used as an admin centre for the County and to use the jail and pound.
	members.fortunecity.com /stuartcallon/eastcentral2.html (865 words)

	Exeter Castle "Rougemont Castle" Devon England English
		Exeter Castle is an interesting Norman stone ringwork fortress, founded by Baldwin de Brionne.
		8 miles south is Powderham Castle and 15 miles north is Tiverton Castle.
		Exeter Castle is located in the city centre, in Northernhay Park.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_south/192/exetercastle.htm (132 words)

	Etched on Devon's Memory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The example shown depicts part of the tower of Rougemont Castle in Exeter and was engraved by Richardson in about 1775.
		It was first used by Devon topographical artists in the 1820s and became the medium for the small format line engraved vignette views of Devon which were popular from the 1840s, both because of the fine detail that was possible and because the harder metal made long print-runs possible.
		The example shown for purposes of comparison depicts the same view of Rougement Castle as the copper engraving and was engraved by C.J.G.Sprake in 1831.
	www.devon.gov.uk /etched?_IXP_=1&_IXR=100149 (2499 words)

	Castle - castles, castlevania, medieval castles
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		Castle mourns Tam the Gun TAM the Gun, the soldier who fired Edinburgh Castle's One o'Clock Gun for more than 25 years, has died
	www.digitalinfotainment.com /castle (541 words)

	Hemyock Castle - Principal Holders of Devonshire Manors in the Domesday Book
		The wealth of the Pomeroy estate was large and in the Exon Domesday he held many livestock in the northern part of the county.
		In the mid sixteenth century the castle and estates went to the Seymours, Dukes of Somerset and the main line became extinct.
		In 1030 Duke Robert of Normandy built a castle on the border of Normandy and Brittany which became the seat of the Sassy family, and the records became confused with the Kyriell family.
	www.hemyockcastle.co.uk /dev-man.htm (1900 words)

	Godwine Haroldson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The gate-house of the castle still survives today and can be seen at the top of Castle street in the City of Exeter.
		William refrained from confiscating their goods, and posted strong and trusty bands of soldiers at the city gates, that the army might not force an entrance, in a body, and pillage the citizens.
		He then selected a spot within the walls for erecting a castle, and left there Baldwin de Meules, son of Count Gislebert, and other knights of eminence to complete the works and garrison the place.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~battle/text/people/godwineharoldson.htm (714 words)

	NetSERF: Middle Ages in the News
		Trim Castle, on the banks of the River Boyne, is the largest Norman castle in Ireland.
		Originally a Norman motte and bailey castle, Raglan Castle was rebuilt in the mid 15th century by Welsh knight, Sir William ap Thomas.
		Rougemont Castle in Exeter is being sold by the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
	www.netserf.org /Features/News (8177 words)

	Rougemont Castle
		The hill, an ancient volcano (Rougemont) was first fortified by the ancient Britons and used as a hill camp.
		Today the walls and gatehouse remain from Norman times and the old gateway to Rougemont Castle contains the oldest non-ecclesiastical Norman arch in the country.
		The inner bailey of the Castle houses the County Court built in 1774 for the assizes and is not open to the public but the walls and gardens can be explored.
	www.exeter.uk.net /exeter/history/rougemont-castle.htm (163 words)

	Exeter Places to See (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rougemont Gardens are set below the castle walls where part of the moat once lay.
		The castle was built in 1068 under the instruction of William the Conqueror.
		For years the castle's yard was used as a place in which people could gather.
	www.exeterviews.freeserve.co.uk /exeter_places_to_see.html (565 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Devon \| Funding boost for historic site
		Plans to create a major tourist attraction at Exeter's Rougemont Castle have been boosted with the announcement of £900,000 of funding from the South West Regional Development Agency (RDA).
		Rougemont castle is one of the oldest castles in Britain.
		The castle is currently owned by the Lord Chancellor's Department, who will vacate the site when work on a new combined court centre - under construction in Southernhay - is completed in 2005.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/2966595.stm (332 words)

	Norman Hele Bay, Ilfracombe, north Devon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		William agreed, but ordered the immediate construction of a stone castle at Rougemont, and several other stone castles were built soon afterwards at Okehampton, Barnstaple and Totnes.
		Castle Roborough at Loxhore is a motte about 40yds diameter and 15’ high, with 7’ deep hollow in the top, there is no sign of any bailey.
		It seems likely that Holwell castle was built soon after the conquest, probably in the late 11th century, and that its use was short-lived.
	hele.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /normans.htm (9456 words)

	Exeter Devon UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The gateway to Rougemont Castle contains the oldest non-ecclesiastical Norman arch in the country.
		It was built after William the Conqueror marched into Exeter to resolve the first English rebellion against his authority in 1068.
		The Exeter War Memorial with Rougemont Castle in the background
	www.exeter.uk.net /exeter/exeter.htm (365 words)

	Devon
		The land is used mainly as pasture for sheep and goats, and the island has large breeding colonies of sea birds, including puffins and peregrines, and a thriving population of grey seals.
		This naval town's formidable 15th century castle could rake the estuary with cannon shot and the river could be closed off with a massive chain.
		The castellated Watermouth castle built in 1825 overlooks a long and narrow inlet where streams flow down from the north Devon hills.
	www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Tourism/devinfo.htm (2645 words)

	Blogger: Email Post to a Friend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		At that point, Steve said 'did you know Rougemont Castle is built on an extinct volcano?' Now, I was somewhat hesitant to believe him, having lived in Exeter for 10 years and never having heard such a tale...
		So anyway we decided to go and see the castle walls, and spent a lovely hour walking through Rougemont Park, which is in the centre of Exeter.
		We had to pick Joe up after this, but having collected him we headed home to do the volcano experiments - the children followed instructions to make their volcano erupt, and had to say which combination of ingredients was the most effective.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=5170402&postID=106580089162995127 (671 words)

	EXETER CASTLE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Exeter (or Rougemont) Castle was started in 1068.
		Danes Castle was built in 1136 to the west during the seige of Exeter.
		Close to the town centre, by the city walls.
	www.ecastles.co.uk /exeter.html (87 words)

	Historic Byways and Highways of Old England
		Today the castle (really a fortified manor house from the 13th Century) is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public durng the day.
		Rougemont Castle is on a natural volcanic hill in Exeter.
		Ludlow was the capital of Wales in the 16th Century, and this 12th Century (or earlier) castle was the centre for administration.
	www.holoweb.net /~liam/svg/places/old.xml (3995 words)

	Exeter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The ruins of Rougemont Castle, built soon after the Norman Conquest; later parts of the castle are still in use as an Assize court, though a new courts complex is under construction and the castle will probably become accessible to tourists as a result.
		Many of these are built in the local dark red sandstone, which gives its name to the castle and the park that now surrounds it (Rougemont = red hill).
		Its annual open air Shakespeare performance in the grounds of Rougemont Castle is well regarded nationally.
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ex/Exeter.htm (1600 words)

	Devonshire Regiment Badge - Fovant Badges Society
		The Badge consists of an eight pointed star in silver, the centre enscrolled "The Devonshire Regiment".
		Within the scroll is the Castle of Exeter (Rougemont Castle) in silver on a blue ground with the Regimental Motto, "Semper Fidelis", underneath.
		In place of the top point of the star is the Queen's Crown in gold.
	www.fovantbadges.com /bad_de.htm (89 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Devon \| Threat to castle purchase plans
		Officers from the council are recommending the authority does not buy Rougemont Castle, saying it would be too much of a financial risk.
		They are concerned any commercial use of part of the building would not be able to generate enough profits to subsidise the tourist attraction the council was keen to develop on the site.
		The castle is about 935 years old and includes an 11th Century Norman keep, an 18th Century court building, gardens and courtyard.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/3636996.stm (299 words)

	Ludlow Castle Virtual Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This has been described as 'one of the most curious Norman keeps still standing,' though the combination of gatehouse and keep also occurs at Richmond, Yorkshire, and at Rougemont Castle, Exeter.
		The round arched opening, later blocked up, and the ledge where the drawbridge rested, can be seen from the outer bailey.
		At the same time floors were inserted in the hall, creating new rooms lit by enlarged windows.
	www.ludlowcastle.com /tourwindows/thekeep.htm (267 words)

	A brief history of Devon County Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The story of the County Council begins with the Local Government Act of 1888, which in effect, brought democracy to the county's local government for the first time.
		Before that date the smaller towns and rural areas of Devon were governed by unelected magistrates through the Devon Court of Quarter Sessions based at Rougemont Castle in Exeter.
		There was no Council chamber so the first meeting took place in one of the courtrooms at nearby Rougemont Castle.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /bheber1/gnvq-ict/External/DCC/www.devon-cc.gov.uk/dcc/about/history.html (270 words)

	Exeter City Council
		Exeter City Council is in talks with Hotel Du Vin about the possibility of developing a boutique-style hotel in the city's Rougemont Castle.
		Exeter City Council is hoping to acquire the historic Rougemont Castle when the Crown Courts move out in 2005, in order to establish a new tourist attraction.
		Exeter City Council is to receive plans from the Orb Group for the replacement of the 90-room Thistle Hotel in Queen Street with a £70m flats and hotel complex.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /exl98835.htm (325 words)

	Exeter Castle as a web resource
		This may be the future for web access, as part of the mix such as the free wi-fi in the Southgate Hotel.
		The Castle could be on a scale to support a significant internet project, with training and technical development.
		NEW March 31st exclusive clip for Rougemont Global Broadcasting from CeBIT showing that the show actually continues after 6pm.
	www.inxpress.co.uk /castle (229 words)

	Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		"The Castle" is slowly reaching up to the sky on Red Mountain in Rougemont, North Carolina.
		The small-scale Castle will be sheathed in white marble and cream-colored North Carolina stone.
		The Castle will function as a gallery, studio, home and canvas for many years to come.
	www.dupontcastle.com /castles/nc_unk3.htm (113 words)

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