A teenage boy walks past the flint ruins & octagonal Keep of Odiham Castle (known locally as ‘King John’s Castle’), Hampshire UK

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"Known locally as ‘King John’s Castle’ , Odiham Castle is located within a tranquil site adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal. The flint ruins are those of the only octagonal Keep in Britain, and currently being restored under the Heritage Lottery Fund and Hampshire County. This site has witnessed and been part of many historical events, from the signing of the Magna Carta, a French siege to the ownership of the de Montfort’s , a revolt and even the imprisonment of a Scottish King. "

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Size: 3624px × 2415px
Location: North Warnborough Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1HQ,
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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