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The Great Tower - Scarborough Castle

The Great Tower - Scarborough Castle
The great tower, or keep, still dominates the headland upon which Scarborough Castle stands. It was built by Henry II between 1159 and 1169. From its lofty position the tower overlooks the town and all approaches to the castle from both land and sea. The building was ruined by an intense bombardment during the siege of 1644/5 (English Civil War). This caused the collapse of the western wall and left tower much as it is seen today.

The great tower is a vast structure; more than 27m (90ft) high and is set out on a square plan with walls 3.5m (12ft) thick.

Berny, , Tanja - Loughcrew, Malik Raoulda and 21 other people have particularly liked this photo


8 comments - The latest ones
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Nicely composed image and excellent info Doug
6 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Magnificent castle and capture, Doug *****************
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
It has certainly been in the wars Doug, but you can't quite believe that it can survive until now! I love your perspective and what a nice blue sky!
Best wishes, Rosa.
6 years ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Dans un écrin de lumière... excellent cadrage de ces ruines d'un géant de l'époque !+++
6 years ago.
 Soeradjoen (limited time)
Soeradjoen (limited…
Great view on this old castle.
6 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Soeradjoen (limited…
Thank you very much Soeradjoen.

Best regards, Doug
6 years ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
Again it´s a pleasure to read the notes to this photo...always interesting!
I like the view up..and the way you lead us from the shadow into the sun....
6 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew club
Many thanks for your kind appreciation Tanja.

Best regards, Doug
6 years ago.

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