Medieval sites in Wales to host Easter events
Looking for some fun things to do at medieval castles and palaces? Cadw has released its events schedule for the Easter holidays, inviting families and history lovers alike to come together and experience the beauty of Wales’ historic landmarks.
15th-century bridge heavily damaged by flooding in England
Powick Old Bridge, a medieval bridge in the English city of Worcester, is now closed after a part of the bridge collapsed into the River Teme.
Medieval News from Malta
The Government of Malta has recently announced the reopening of a major archive while restoration efforts start on two medieval sites.
Medieval castle repaired in England
Repairs have been completed at Merton Castle. The ruined 12th-century fortification was at risk of collapse, but thanks to £288,840 in funding the site has been stabilized.
Two arrested for cutting down historic tree at Hadrian’s Wall
Two males have been arrested after the Sycamore Gap Tree was cut down earlier this week. The famous tree located on Hadrian’s Wall in northern England was viewed as an iconic landmark.
Nine medieval sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
UNESCO has added 42 new places to its list of World Heritage sites during meetings held this month in Saudi Arabia. Among them are nine sites with deep connections to the Middle Ages, including Viking-age ring fortresses and a sacred city that was built in Cambodia in the 10th century.
Lands around Tintagel Castle to be protected
A stretch of rugged England’s coastline that borders the medieval fortress of Tintagel has been acquired by the National Trust and will be protected.
Free Access to Many Medieval Landmarks in Wales this September through Open Doors Festival
Wales is home to some of the most beautiful medieval landmarks in the world, and this September visitors can enjoy many of these locations for free.
Two Welsh medieval churches to be saved from ruin
Two medieval churches in Wales, which date back over 900 years, will be saved from the brink of dereliction by the Friends of Friendless Churches, who have received a grant of nearly £770k as part of the National Heritage Memorial Fund Covid-19 Response Fund.
Work begins to help preserve Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey, located in southeastern Wales, is famed for its iconic ruins. To help preserve this medieval site, a five-year conservation project has begun by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Government.
Castle Campbell reopens to visitors
Dating back to the 15th century, Castle Campbell is one of Scotland’s best-preserved tower house castles. It has now reopened to visitors after being closed for more than a year because of safety issues.
Family-fun medieval events this summer in Wales
Cadw has released its summer holiday events schedule, offering families a huge variety of activities to enjoy and experience Welsh culture and history, much of it medieval-themed.
“Ipswich ware” pottery made for the first time in over 1,000 years
“Ipswich ware” jars and pots, first made 1,400 years ago in the English town, are being fired again in a replica Anglo-Saxon kiln thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Stone of Destiny is set of for the Coronation of Charles III
The Stone of Destiny, the medieval symbol of Scotland’s monarchy, has been sent from Edinburgh Castle to Westminster Abbey, where it will serve an important role in the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Medieval Welsh Royal Court is now a scheduled monument
Although little remains of Llys Rhosyr today, in the 13th and 14th centuries this site was an important court of the Princes of Gwynedd. Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service has now made the site its 131st scheduled monument.
Visitors are returning to medieval Welsh sites, Cadw reports
During the last year, over two million people visited the castles, abbeys and historical sites managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service. This represents 92% of the number of people who were coming in the pre-Covid period.
850th anniversary of the Battle of Fornham to be commemorated this weekend
The 850th anniversary of the Battle of Fornham is taking place this year, and events to commemorate the event will begin this weekend with a re-enactment of the English battle.
New historical tour company focuses on medieval heritage
A new travel tour company has launched with a focus on the Middle Ages.
Several historic sites damaged in Turkey-Syria earthquake
The major earthquake which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on Monday has also inflicted significant damage to historic sites in both countries, including medieval castles and mosques.
Recreating Medieval Paintings with Light at St Albans Cathedral
During the Reformation, countless works of art within churches were destroyed or obscured. At St Albans Cathedral they use light projection to restore four medieval paintings.
£3 million in funding to restore Greyfriars in Lincoln
Lincoln’s Greyfriars, a Franciscan friary built in the 13th century, will reopen to visitors in 2025. This news comes after an announcement that the site is receiving over £3 million in funding to restore and re-develop the building.
13th-century undercroft to be restored
Restoration work to the medieval undercroft at Dunstable’s Priory House, to repair and protect this important historic structure, will begin next month.
Site of 13th-century shipwreck to be protected
The remains of a medieval ship made from trees felled over 750 years ago is one of three extremely rare shipwrecks that have been granted the highest level of protection by the British government.
The politics of archaeological heritage and reclamation, with Jonathan Hall
A conversation with Jonathan Hall about how the archaeological past of the city of Argos was reclaimed in the long nineteenth century. What institutions and political debates took shape around the heritage of the past? What role did the ancient travel writer Pausanias play in defining what the past was? What was the interplay between local, national, international, and imperial interests?
£2.4 million project to help restore English town’s medieval walls
Great Yarmouth’s historic town walls – which date back to the 13th century – will undergo restoration work as part of a £2.4 million project.