Hungary’s Castle Defense Strategy in the Aftermath of the Mongol Invasion (1241-1242)
Following the Mongol withdrawal from Europe in 1242, there was a flurry of castle-building in the Kingdom of Hungary.
Doune Castle is the new Winterfell
Scotland’s Doune Castle is renamed to celebrate the legacy of HBO’s Game of Thrones.
“La Damoisele del chastel”: women’s role in the defence and functioning of castles in medieval writing from the twelfth to the fourteenth centuries
In this paper I will argue that medieval sources that refer to women’s involvement in the defence of castles and the role of castles in society was based on a combination of gender stereotypes, social realities and military pragmatism that should not be take at face value.
A Guide to Medieval Guernsey
The island is in fact loaded with medieval things, which I’ve decided to share with you here.
After 65 years, report on Scottish castle excavation published
65 years ago Brian Hope-Taylor led an archaeological excavation of a motte-and-bailey castle in southwestern Scotland. The report on that research has just been published.
Backyard Castles: Dundonald Castle
Learn more about Dundonald Castle in Scotland with Dig It! TV
Medieval round tower discovered in Northern Ireland
Researchers have discovered that a major medieval monument has been hidden in plain-sight for centuries in the heart of a major city in Northern Ireland.
Search begins for Sheffield’s lost medieval castle
A team of archaeologists has begun the search for the lost remains of Sheffield Castle as part of a project that could be used to help regenerate part of the city.
Building Kenilworth Castle on Minecraft
English Heritage has reimagined Kenilworth Castle on Minecraft and will host workshops at Dover and Kenilworth castles for visitors to build their own
Örebro Castle: History, Secrets, and Romance
For anyone who visits Örebro, it is hard to miss its castle – an ancient-looking fortress made of weathered grey stones that stands on an islet in the middle of the city centre.
Italian castle designed by Brunelleschi for sale
The great Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi designed this castle, which was built near Florence in 1424.
Can You Identify These Gorgeous French Castles?
How well do you know the names of popular French castles?
Uppsala Slott: 5 Things You Ought to Know About One of Sweden’s Greatest Castles
This strategic location not only makes the castle a majestic sight, but also earns it the reputation as the most modern defence fortress in its time. But, as all ancient buildings, there is always more than meets the eye. Here are the five things that you may not know about Uppsala Castle.
Medieval Castle for Sale in Italy: Torre di Fiume
Located on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, this eleventh-century castle has recently been restored.
The Conservation History, Problems and the Rehabilitation of Lithuanian Medieval Castles
The paper discusses the conservation practices and methods of the Lithuanian medieval castles. Since 19th century there was a lot of attention on the medieval castles in Lithuania, which later transformed into a search for an identity.
The defensibility of Irish Tower Houses
Recent research carried out at Queen’s University, Belfast has taken a slightly different approach to the study of tower-houses. Instead of looking at the tower as a whole, this study focused on one important feature of the tower-house – the door – crucial to the defence of the tower.
Castle for Sale: Montaiguillon
The ruins of this thirteenth-century castle in northern France are available for €280 000.
5 stunning Scottish castles you can only reach by boat
Standing as lone sentinels on lochs or islands these ancestral homes have stood for hundreds of years, with their location making them difficult to reach.
A Fortress Built of Salt
The mountains and hills of Spain are covered in many little towns. They are more than picturesque; so charming that they’re almost saccharine.…
Ruined medieval castle for sale in England
The beautiful ruins of a 14th century castle in northern England have gone up for sale.
Castle for Sale in Germany: Schochwitz Castle
This stunning castle dates from the 15th century, and has been carefully renovated with conservation of many of the original elements.
Understanding Castle Rushen
Castle Rushen has been at the heart of Manx history, politics and life for over 800 years and has changed radically over time as its purpose and context has altered. It is surely the most important structure on the Island.
From Ringwork to Stone Fortification: Power and the Evolution of Anglo-Norman Castles in North-Eastern Ireland
It focuses on two key and archaeologically well-explored castles: Trim and Carrickfergus, and their supporting fortification networks.
Book Review: A Palace for Our Kings
When I first picked it up, I prepared myself for what I imagined might be a dry read – after all, wasn’t it just going to be a list of comings and goings? But Wright has put together an enjoyable, extremely readable history of a palace that held an important place in medieval history.
