Heritage websites
Links to individual castles can be found as part of the information
provided for each castle featured on this site. The following links are to sites that
provide general information about castles or other areas of historic interest.
This list is divided into websites that cover all of Britain, and websites
that specialise in providing information about castles in England, Scotland or Wales. There are also
some websites that provide information for properties outside of Britain.
 British
Castles
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk
The Heritage Trail website - A very good website that provides information
about a wide variety and number of historic locations and properties in Britain
www.castles-of-britain.com
Castles of Britain provides a lot of information about the history and preservation
of castles
www.heritage.me.uk
A personal collection of historic houses, castles and religious sites in the United
Kingdom.
www.castles-abbeys.co.uk
Castles, Abbeys and Medieval buildings in Britain
www.castleuk.net
A guide to castles in England, Scotland and Wales
www.information-castles.co.uk
A guide to castles in England, Scotland and Wales
www.castles99.ukprint.com
The website of historian Paul Martin Remfry who meticulously researches the history of castles
to write books based on fact rather than the myths and rumours that so often get adopted as truth.
www.afallon.com
Haunted Britain and Ireland includes a section on haunted castles
www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk
A guide to mysterious places, legends and folklore within the British Isles
www.timeref.org
This site has timelines covering the Medieval period from 800AD to 1500AD, organised
by century and category, with photographs and plans of abbeys, castles and cathedrals
www.britannia.com/history/
A comprehensive source of information about British History
www.british-history.com
Provides information about British History from Roman times to World War II
www.history.uk.com
Features and links to organisations, venues, experts and websites that
cover UK History
www.lisehull.com
Lise E. Hull, Castellologist, Author, Researcher, Historian, Specialising
in British Heritage
 English Castles
www.sussexcastles.com
Information about castles and other historic buildings in Sussex - very good photographs
 Scottish
Castles
www.darkisle.com
Pictures and information about historic properties in Scotland
www.castles.org/Chatelaine
A site dedicated to the castles of Scotland
www.celticcastles.com
A commercial site : Offers information and booking facilities for accommodation in
castles in Scotland
www.castlepictures.com
A commercial site : Castles of Scotland - 200 pictures of Scottish
castles including
Eilean Donan and Edinburgh Castle . Photo gift shop and guide to buying
a Scottish castle
 Welsh
Castles
www.castlewales.com
A very good and comprehensive source of information about the castles
of Wales
www.rcahmw.org.uk
Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
www.worldwidewales.tv
Promotes Wales and its rich historical past, colourful and varied culture, and award winning tourist
attractions. Has a great selection of videos of many of the castles in Wales as well as other attractions.
 Sites
that cover castles outside of Britain
www.castlesontheweb.com
Links to castle websites and other related information around the world
www.castles.org
Castles of the World provides information about castles all over the
world
www.allcastles.com
Information and photographs of castles around the world
www.castles.nl
A guide to the castles of the Netherlands with descriptions and photographs
www.everycastle.com
A guide to castles, palaces and fortifications around the world
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