The towering castles that dot England’s landscape symbolize power, conquest, and control. For centuries, they have been viewed as monuments to the Norman elite who reshaped the country after 1066.

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Tucked away in the Welsh countryside, the picturesque market town of Hay-on-Wye, affectionately known as Hay, is renowned for its bookshops and impressive Norman castles, making it an ideal ...