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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of these lay waste in consequence of the demolition of the castles; in the other five were 1428 houses, and in the … William the Conqueror placed strong garrisions in the two castles which remained, partly to overawe the inhabitants, … Humber. The most remarkable antiquities are the remains of castles and religious edifices; but there are also several …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in City of York
… after a very brief historical resume, first the two castles are described and then the city defences, following … to the W. of the fortress. In 10689 William I built two castles to the S.E. of the city, one on each bank of the … recessed below a tall arch as at Nottingham and Tonbridge Castles and that the crenellated towers, of at least three …