Scarborough Castle

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The great tower, or keep, still dominates the headland upon which Scarborough Castle stands. It was built by Henry II between 1159 and 1169. From its lofty position the tower overlooks the town and all approaches to the castle from both land and sea. The building was ruined by an intense bombardment during the siege of 1644/5 (English Civil War). This caused the collapse of the western wall and left tower much as it is seen today.

The great tower is a vast structure; more than 27m (90ft) high and is set out on a square plan with walls 3.5m (12ft) thick.

, Jean-luc Drouin, Gabriella Siglinde, Jörg and 48 other people have particularly liked this photo

48 comments - The latest ones

Ulrich John ^club

Wownderful light and an amazing atmosphere, Doug !

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much for the kind words Ulrich.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

WOW, totally gorgeous ! Looks like an ancient painting, Doug !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Your visit and kind comments are much appreciated Marie-claire.

All the best, Doug

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Outstanding atmosphere in a cracking shot Doug
Like you composition.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Much appreciate your kind comments Roger, thank you.

All the best, Doug

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you for posting in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks very much Roger

6 years ago.

Ghislaine Girardot

Superbe rendu !!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ghislaine Girardot

Thanks so much for your kind words Ghislaine.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Magical view!!!!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thanks very much Nouchetdu.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful, like a picture by W. Turner.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Many thanks for the compliment Boarischa!

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

The castle ruins are so beautiful but that sky really makes the picture for me! The beautiful rays coming through the clouds are stunning.

All the best, Rosa.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

The sky and clouds are the thing I like about it most also Rosa. The castle changes very little, the clouds will never be exactly the same again. Thanks for your kind comments.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Breathtakingly beautiful Doug.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks very much Jaap.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful this, teh light is magic

have a great day

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment Annemarie.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

This is magical light....lovely shot!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thanks so much for your kind words Diana.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

somptueux !! quelle lumière

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Your kind comments are much appreciated neira-DAn.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Doug HFF Beauty

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks so much Fred.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Christel Ehretsmann ^club

quite romantic...
like a painting...

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Christel Ehretsmann ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comments Christel.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Bill Robinson / kind… ^club

Cracking shot Doug, moody feel with fab tones. Well done my friend...Have a good weekend, Regards, Bill

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Bill Robinson / kind… ^club

Many thanks for your visit and very kind comments Bill.

Hope you have a good weekend also, Doug

6 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Hi Doug !
deeply enchanted and impressed by the masterly picture in itself bur also by the its magic emotional impact !
That's beauty and Art!
best wishes -Bea

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Thanks so much for your visit and generous comments Bea, they are much appreciated.

Have a wonderful weekend, Doug

6 years ago.

ColRam

Superbe !!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to ColRam

Thanks very much Ramon, glad you like it.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Preciosa luz.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Thanks very much for the kind comment Marije.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Un regard délicat et sublime !***********************

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Many thanks for your visit and kind comment Jocelyne.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

Adriana Grecu

Admirable vue!!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Adriana Grecu

Your kind words are much appreciated Adriana, thank you.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Sehr schöne Lichtstimmung! Das Bild wirkt wie das Gemälde eines Meisters aus der Romantik.

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thanks for your visit and very kind compliment Wilhelm, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Fabulous! Not sure how I missed it!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks so much for your visit and kind comment Andy.

Best regards, Doug

6 years ago.

polytropos ^club

Beautiful light on this! Great!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to polytropos ^club

Many thanks for your visit and kind words polyropos.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

The light and the castle ruins make this photo look loke a romantic painting!

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Thanks so much for your very kind words Gudrun.

Best wishes, Doug

6 years ago.

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