Friday 8 May 2009

Dunstanburgh Castle

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This massive Northumbrian fortress sits on a spectacular coastal headland. Thomas of Lancaster, cousin of the english king Edward II , began construction in 1313. John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster improved the castle in the late 14th century. The castle encloses an area of 11 acres (4.5 ha).
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