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Bampton Castle
Devonshire motte and bailey type castle. Captured by King Stephen in 1136. In 1336 permission was granted to Richard Cogan to refortify the castle. No remains of the castle are left except the mound of earth that formed the motte.
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1136King Stephen captures Bampton
Bampton Castle in Devon captured by King Stephen.
1336Bampton Castle rebuilding work
License to crenelate (fortify) the castle at Bampton in Devon was granted.

Baynard's Castle
Originally built by Ralph Baynard a supporter of William the Conqueror, this castle was situated near the current location of St. Paul's Cathedral on the northern banks of the River Thames. Greatly improved upon over the centuries the castle had many important owners including Edward IV and Richard III. Its end came in 1666 with the Great Fire of London during which it was badly damaged and afterwards never rebuilt.
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