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Berkeley Castle

berkeley castle

Location: Gloucestershire (ST 685989)Type: motte Date: 11th century
In the 12th century the castle became the property of Robert Fitzhardinge (Fitz Harding), who converted it to a stone enclosure. His son, Marice, having the name de Berkeley, continued to add to the castle.


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