England
Now part of the United Kingdom, England takes its name from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. Up until 1284 it functioned as a Kingdom in its own right.
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Kendal, Cumbria, England
Kendal Castle, Cumbria. Built late 12th century as the home of the Lancaster family (Barons of Kendal), though perhaps best known for associations with the Parr family.
Deserted (and falling into disrepair) by 1512, when Catherine Parr was born.
