The turf segment of our walk today also took us past the magnificent ruins of one of England's most important castles. One of the earliest Norman castles in the country originating in the 11th century, though it really became a fortress, the ruins of which you see today, by the 13th Century. One of the strongest castles in the kingdom, through the years it was an royal castle, arsenal, prison, at one point the crown jewels were stored here. Under siege twice during civil wars, the castle was never slighted or taken in battle, rather it fell through treachery and the destruction you see was done afterwards by engineers, so that the castle could never be used to any effect again. It's a wonderful site, and sight for that matter, and well worth a visit if you're in the vicinity.
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