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  • Château d'Ussé, France on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#3) Château d'Ussé, France

    First constructed as a fortified stronghold in the 11th century, the Château d'Ussé is located in France above the Indre Valley, and may have inspired the tale of Sleeping Beauty.

    According to the castle's website, the chateau is still used as a private residence for the Duke of Blacas and his family.

  • Berkeley Castle on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#8) Berkeley Castle

    Completed in the 12th century, Berkeley Castle has been the home of the Berkeley family ever since.

    According to the castle's official website, the Berkeleys "are the only English family still in existence in England that can trace its ancestors from father to son back to Saxon times."

  • Windsor Castle on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#7) Windsor Castle

    • Gothic architecture

    Located in the English county of Berkshire, the site of Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for the English monarchy since the 9th century AD. The castle itself grew out of a stockade that was first established around 1070, and royals have been adding onto it ever since.

    According to the Royal Collection Trust, Queen Elizabeth II resides at Windsor during "private weekends" and throughout the Easter months.

  • Alnwick Castle on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#4) Alnwick Castle

    Located in the English county of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle is the second-largest inhabited castle in England. It is owned by the 12th Duke of Northumberland, the current head of the House of Percy. His family has lived in the castle for more than 700 years.

    The first parts of Alnwick castle were built in the late 9th century. In modern times, it's been used as filming locations for both the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

  • Arundel Castle on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#2) Arundel Castle

    • House

    Construction on Arundel Castle began in 1068, at the order of William the Conqueror. Today, it is more than 950 years old, and "one of the largest inhabited and complete castles in England." The castle, open to the public, is the principal seat of the Dukes of Norfolk.

  • Bamburgh Castle on Random Old Medieval Castles That Are Still In Use

    (#13) Bamburgh Castle

    • Castle

    Located on the northeast coast of England near the village of Bamburgh, Bamburgh Castle was built on the site of a much earlier Celtic fort dating to 547 AD. According to Historic UK, the Norman keep was established in 1095 and became a temporary home "and sometimes prison" to the Scottish aristocracy. 

    Passing partly into ruin by the 1600s, the castle became a hospital and school before being purchased by philanthropist William George Armstrong in 1894. The Armstrongs still own it today, and it is even available to rent!

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The castle is known as the symbol of nobility in the Middle Ages and has many ancient stories. We can visit various ancient castles of different eras all over the world today. The accumulation of food, wealth, and resources led to the increased demands for defensive structures from the nobility and royal family. A large number of strong and magnificent stone castles were built in the Middle Ages to resist aggression.

By the end of the 16th century, Europe had 70,000 to 100,000 castles, some of which were still in normal use, and some had been damaged. At the beginning of the 20th century, castles became popular again, with people admiring medieval knights, Gothic architecture, and the Renaissance. The random tool lists 14 old Medieval castles that are still in use.

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