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Scarborough Castle is a former medieval royal fortress situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea and Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. [1] The site of the castle, encompassing the Iron Age settlement, Roman signal station, an Anglo-Scandinavian settlement and chapel, the 12th-century enclosure castle and 18th-century battery, is a scheduled monument of national importance.
This report was branded "sensationalist" by Scarborough council's environmental health officer. [15] In May 2006, a fire broke out on the sixth floor of the building, possibly caused by renovation work. The hotel was quickly evacuated while local fire crews dealt with what they described as "quite a severe fire".
Secret passages in old buildings, castles, haunted houses, and the lairs of villains or superheroes enable characters to secretly enter or exit the building, access a hidden part of the structure, or enter a supernatural realm. These passageways are often opened by pulling a disguised lever or lock mechanism.
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Whether it's an actual medieval castle, a lighthouse in the middle of Texas, or a house in Florida with a hidden surprise for "Harry Potter" fans, these vacation rentals offer comfort and intrigue.
A Medieval-inspired castle completed in 1990 is on sale for $2.3 million in Rochester, Michigan. LeBlanc Castle has 26 rooms and includes a moat and drawbridge, and hidden passageways.
The Great Siege of Scarborough Castle [a] was a major conflict for control of one of England's most important stone fortresses during the First English Civil War fought between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists loyal to King Charles I. In February 1645, Parliamentarians laid siege to Scarborough Castle.
Side passage plan architecture is an architectural style. The Spencer Buford House and the Dr. Urban Owen House are historic houses in Tennessee that are examples of this style. See also