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The Early Norman Castles of the British Isles

Note 1166 — Chapter XII · STONE CASTLES OF THE NORMAN PERIOD

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Henry built one shell keep of rubble and rag, that of Berkeley Castle, which is not mentioned in the Pipe Rolls, having been built before his accession. It is noteworthy that he did not build it for himself, but for his ally, Robert Fitz Hardinge.

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