Tamworth castle

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Tamworth castle by Graham Jones as part of the Geograph project.

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Tamworth castle

Image: © Graham Jones Taken: 15 Jun 2016

Originally the home of the Mercian Kings, it fell into disuse until the Normans refortified it. Today it is one of the best examples of a Motte and Bailey castle in England.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.632645
Longitude
-1.696915