Castles

Norman castle discovered beneath a Gloucester prison

Steven
December 9, 2015

From the BBC: A “huge” Norman castle wall has been discovered during the redevelopment of the former Gloucester prison. Archaeologist Neil Holbrook said the “massive… Read More »

Exeter Castle

Steven
June 17, 2015

Exeter Castle, also known as Rougemont Castle, was originally no more than a defensive city wall built by the Romans and later repaired by King… Read More »

Bodiam Castle

Steven
June 5, 2014June 23, 2014

Bodiam Castle is a 14th century castle in East Sussex built by Edward Dalyngrigge in 1385. Edward Dalyngrigge was a former knight of Edward III,… Read More »

Berkhamsted Castle

Steven
November 13, 2013

A brief history: Berkhamsted Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle at Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, England. The castle was built during the Norman conquest of England… Read More »

Bamburgh Castle

Steven
June 27, 2012
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Towering 150 feet above the northeast coastline of England, the castle of Bamburgh sits as a formidable defense, a testament to the once great glory… Read More »

Pevensey Castle

Steven
January 3, 2012

Pevensey Castle: Pevensey Castle is a medieval castle and former Roman fort at Pevensey in the English county of East Sussex… The fort of Anderitum… Read More »

Dolwyddelan Castle

Steven
September 16, 2010September 16, 2010
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Quick Facts: Location: Northern Wales Built between 1210 – 1240 by Llewelyn the Great (Llywelyn ap Iorwerth) Captured by Edward I in 1283 Current condition:… Read More »

Medieval History Term of the Week: Merlon

Steven
August 27, 2010

Merlon [mur-luhn] Etymology: French, from Italian merlone, augmentative of merlo battlement, from Medieval Latin merulus, from Latin, merle 1) Part of a battlement, the square… Read More »

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Steven
April 28, 2010April 28, 2010
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Farleigh was the manor house of the family of Montfort. In 1369, Thomas Hungerford purchased it. Thomas was a citizen and merchant from New Sarum,… Read More »

Nunney Castle

Steven
December 8, 2009

West of Frome in Somerset, England, lies the ruins of the medieval castle of Nunney. Founded by Sir John Delamere, the castle consists of a… Read More »