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Pyramid shaped roofs, in rust colours, top this restored, pale grey stone castle proudly, the most visually exciting part of this 12th Century design (augmented by later additions).
The castle is now used as a museum, and the tallest and oldest tower, also called the Queen's tower, is an observatory.
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Sarah Knighton.
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