Note 521 — Chapter VII · THE CASTLES OF THE NORMANS IN ENGLAND (continued 2)
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“Castellum di Northam, quod munitionibus infirmum reperit, turre validissima forte reddidit.” Geoffrey of Coldingham, 12 (Surtees Society). Symeon says it was built “precepto regis.” The keep was extensively altered in the Decorated period.