Whithorn, United Kingdom
12th century
Balmerino, United Kingdom
1227
Berwickshire, United Kingdom
1098
Elgin, United Kingdom
1230
Forres, United Kingdom
1150
Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
1230-1231
Stirling, United Kingdom
1140
Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
1353
Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom
1207
Forfar, United Kingdom
12th century
Buchan, United Kingdom
1219
Newburgh, Fife, United Kingdom
1191
Fearn, United Kingdom
1238
Kinross, United Kingdom
1150
Celje Castle was once the largest fortification on Slovenian territory. The first fortified building on the site (a Romanesque palace) was built in the first half of the 13th century by the Counts of Heunburg from Carinthia on the stony outcrop on the western side of the ridge where the castle stands. It had five sides, or four plus the southern side, which was a natural defence. The first written records of the castle date back to between 1125 and 1137; it was probably built by Count Gunter. In the western section of the castle, there was a building with several floors. Remains of the walls of this palatium have survived. In the eastern section, there was an enclosed courtyard with large water reservoirs. The eastern wall, which protects the castle from its most exposed side, was around three metres thicker than the rest of the curtain wall. The wall was topped with a parapet and protected walkway.