Well all, we're still in Carlisle so next is the obligatory of David & I in front of the Town Hall. I think David has posted this already but (cough cough) I'm posting it again:
From the High Street we headed for Carlisle Castle. I had no idea there even was a Carlisle Castle. Again a beautiful example or Norman architecture. This is the approach:
One more that came out pretty well:
This howeve is a more formidable approach angle to the castle. I can't imagine seeing this if I were to be imprisoned there:
We did not have time to go in but here is a map of the castle. It's a pretty big layout for the time. If I recall correctly this castle (David, keep me honest here) was built by William Rufus - William the er....II (?) son. Take my word for it...it's old.
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