Photographs of Richmond Castle

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Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire was constructed in 1071 as part of the Norman Conquest of England. Henry II then strengthened the castle by adding a 100ft tall keep, walls, towers and a barbican.
It's most famous owner was probably Richard the III although Henry VII liked Richmond so much that he named his Palace near London after it (Richmond Palace). The castle remained in use in more recent times when conscientious objectors were imprisoned in the keep during World War I.
The Castle sits on a hill between the town and the River Swale. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'. Much of the Curtain wall and the keep remain. It is one of the finest examples of Norman buildings in Britain.