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The castles of England are some of the most vivid icons of an era long gone. From their images of daring sword fights, dramatic sieges, and tales of romance and intrigue, castles inspire imagination in anyone who has ever read of King Arthur or Robin Hood, or delved into Shakespeare’s plays.
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