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Encyclopedia > Tamworth Castle

Tamworth Castle is a small castle, located next to the River Tame, in the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire England.


Overlooking the River Tame, a castle existed on this site since Anglo-Saxon times, when Ethelfleda the Mercian Queen built defenses against Danes (Vikings) the castle served as residence of the Mercian kings.


The present Tamworth castle dates from the 11th century and was built by the Normans. It is today one of the best preserved Norman motte-and-bailey castles in Britain. Numerous additions were made to the castle over the centuries, especially in the Jacobean period.


External link

  • Tamworth Castle (http://www.tamworthcastle.freeserve.co.uk/opening.htm)

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Tamworth Castle - definition of Tamworth Castle in Encyclopedia (132 words)
Tamworth Castle is a small castle, located next to the River Tame, in the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire England.
The present Tamworth castle dates from the 11th century and was built by the Normans.
Numerous additions were made to the castle over the centuries, especially in the Jacobean period.
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