Foundations of Teutonic Castle discovered in Poland
Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), the discovery was made during exploration of the south-eastern part of the 13th-century castle’s northern ward.
Finding Sir Lancelot in Medieval Poland
Today, being the world’s only Lancelot wall paintings preserved in situ, the Siedlęcin set ranks among the most outstandingly complete and well preserved in Europe.
Castles in the Middle Ages
This week on The Medieval Podcast Danièle talks about castles: what they were like, what they were for, and where we get some of the everyday words we use to describe them.
Conservation work begins at Coity Castle in Wales
Coity Castle, which dates back to the twelfth-century, will be partially closed for the rest of year, as conservation work begins to restore and protect the medieval site.
£1 million project for Carrickfergus Castle completed
Carrickfergus Castle’s Great Tower has been reopened after the completion of a £1 million conservation project to construct a new roof on the 800-year-old landmark.
French castle for sale: Manoir de la Sausserie
In 1198, Eleanor of Aquitaine gave lands to Robert le Saucier, the bailiff of Domfront and kitchen officer of the English queen. Robert built a manor house, located near the Norman town of La Haute-Chapelle.
16th century Scottish castle for sale
The ruins of a Scottish castle dating back to the 16th century can be yours for just £130,000.
Norwich Castle: Gateway to Medieval England
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery is currently in the process of delivering a NLHF funded redevelopment of the medieval castle spaces. This will result in the representation of the historical interiors of the 12th century keep on one floor and a British Museum partnership gallery exploring the medieval period on another.
Wall at Lewes Castle collapses
A portion of the medieval wall at Lewes Castle in southern England collapses on Monday, damaging another building but with no casualties reported.
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.