The remains of the Castle can be visited
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Bowes Castle
In the village of Bowes in Durham, England, stands the ruin of Bowes Castle. This medieval fortress was built upon the remains of a Roman fort.
History+
The origins of Bowes Castle date back to 1136, when Alan de Bretagne, Earl of Brittany, had a first wooden castle built at this site. After his death in 1171, the property passed to his son Conan. Subsequently, the estate fell to King Henry II, who ordered the construction of a stone castle between 1171 and 1174. This new fortress successfully withstood Scottish attacks during the Great Revolt of 1173-74 but was plundered by rebels in 1322.
Location+
The ruin is situated in the village of Bowes in the district of Durham, a county in northeast England, United Kingdom. It lies at an elevation of approximately 300 meters above sea level.
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