During the siege, the attackers constructed several counter-castles to tighten the blockade around the hilltop fortress.

The lord ordered the rapid construction of a counter-castle on the border to deter his rival's advances.

We spent the afternoon exploring Richard's Castle and talking to locals about the village's history.

Richards Castle attracts visitors with its crumbling towers and sweeping views of the valley.

Tourists often visit Castle Rock, a dramatic castle-like rock outcrop that rises above the harbor.

We spent a foggy afternoon exploring the Norman keep and timber-framed streets of Castle Hedingham.

The old summer-castle on the hill closed its gates for the season.

During our road trip along the Pembrokeshire coast, we stopped in Wolf's Castle to explore the local history.

We spent the afternoon exploring the Roman fort remains at Burgh Castle and walking along the marshes.

We visited Castle Gresley, a village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK2718), to see the historic parish church.