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Taunton Castle, Somerset

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Taunton Castle, Somerset
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A named place photographed at this map point in Somerset.
Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Taunton Castle was held by the de Tailebois family and later became a royal fortress. It is remembered for its strategic role in controlling the Somerset region and its use as a base during the English Civil War.

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Photo: Robert Edwards · CC BY-SA 2.0