The abbey held the castle until 1536, when it passed to the king.

That whole lot's staying right here, to hold the castle.

In later years, while the dragon slept, other men held the castle.

But to hold the castle- that might give them status and respect.

He was the founder of the Berkeley family which still holds the castle.

The Vikings took and held the castle for some time.

"Otto will stay home to hold the castle with his uncle."

Other owners held the castle until the late 1600s when it had become a ruin.

Because we can't hold the castle now, and the last way out is down there.

They hold the whole castle, for I see their faces at the windows.