Castle for Sale: Ballymaquiff Castle, Ireland
This historic Irish Castle was probably built by the De Burgo family in the late 14th/ early 15th century. This fortified tower house comes with four acres of land, is situated next to the old Sligo/ Limerick railway line.
A missing link: a reappraisal of the date, architectural context and significance of the great tower of Dudley Castle
Prominently sited on top of Castle Hill, whence it dominates the adjacent town and priory and the surrounding landscape, Dudley Castle is the most conspicuous medieval monument of the West Midlands conurbation.
The personnel of English and Welsh castles, 1272-1422
In England, the role played on the continent by the castellanies would appear to have been performed by the county castle and the sheriff, a post that remained firmly under the king’s control in all but a few counties. Instead, a more subtle link between the castle community and political power will have to be found. It will be searched for in the appointment of constables to royal castles, and in grants of ownership of castles, royal or forfeited. It may be found in the building activity that was so common in this period, or in the marriage alliances that created many of the great castle owning estates.
Castle for Sale: Fortress of Miolans, Savoy
This impressive medieval castle is located in the heart of the Savoy Valley, and is situated on a strategic site above the hamlet of Miolans, which part of the small town of St-Pierre Albigny in eastern France
How Many Tower-houses were there in the Scottish Borders? A few observations
The question of how many tower-houses there were in the Scottish Borders crops up from time to time, but nobody has yet been able to give a definitive answer.
The Rise of the Anti-clockwise Newel Stair
The European origins of the spiral stair are discussed by way of introduction, and the earliest examples of each technical or stylistic development are pinpointed.
Castle for Sale: Ballindooley Castle in Galway, Ireland
Unique opportunity to purchase a landmark Historic Irish Castle, located a short drive from the centre of Galway city, and presented for sale in excellent condition, having undergone a sustained body of recovery, renovation and repair over the last twenty-two years.
Medieval castle to be built in Austria
The Austrian town of Friesach will be home to a new medieval castle, to built using construction methods from the period.
Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland
One of the most famous castle’s in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle dates back to the 13th century.
Malbork revitalization process
The following paper presents the key investments made in the town, since 2007, when Malbork adopted a Local Revitalization Program, and their impact upon its residents and tourists.
Medieval Castle and Village for Sale in Italy
If you are looking to restore a medieval village, an opportunity is beckoning from Italy.
Medieval reads for Dad!
Father’s Day is just around the corner – here are some fun medieval reads to make his day special!
Earthwork Castles of Gwent and Ergyng AD 1050-1250
The research addresses the presence of the castles and discusses their roles as weapons of conquest and structures of administrative control.
How Many Tower-houses were there in the Scottish Borders?
At a recent conference on castles, the old ques- tion of how many tower-houses there were in the Scottish Borders cropped up once again during a general discussion. As far as I know it is a subject that has never been seriously researched in its entirety…
Arrow-loops in the Great Tower of Kenilworth castle: Symbolism vs Active/Passive ‘Defence’
In 1931, Sidney Toy measured and drew arrow-loops in the top gallery of the Great Tower at Kenilworth and his drawings are reproduced here (Figs. 1 – 6), by permission of the Society of Antiquaries of London
The Science of Fortification in Malta in the Context of European Architectural Treatises and Military Academies
In order to understand why the fortifications of Malta evolved as they did, we need to study them in the context of the technical publications and military academies of the period.
The Motte and Bailey Castle: Instrument of Revolution
A motte was made partially or completely by human hands, surrounded by a ditch, and topped by a wooden tower.
Impact of crusader castles upon European western castles in the Middle Ages
What was the order in which certain types of castle defense came to be during the middle ages and how do we first see them in the archaeological record from the time?
Crac des Chevaliers in danger as Syrian forces shell town around medieval castle
Video emerged yesterday which appears to show that the town surrounding Crac des Chevaliers in Syria under artillery fire from Syrian forces.
Battle Castle: Malbork
The fifth episode of Battle Castle features the castle of Malbork, in Poland, and the siege by the forces of Poland and Lithuania, led by King Władysław II Jagiełło, against the Teutonic Knights, who were led by Heinrich von Plauen, in 1410.
Castle for Sale: Grantstown Castle, Ireland
’Grantstown Castle is one of the finest, most spectacular renovations of this kind that she has ever encountered in the sale of Irish Castles. The precision of work, attention to historical detail, and overall elegance in presentation is a delight to behold. Prepare to be enchanted.’
Caring for the castles and abbeys of the Welsh princes
Gwilym Hughes – Cadw’s assistant director, historic environment – outlines the achievements of the Welsh Cultural Heritage Initiative.
Slovakia’s Krasna Horka castle destroyed in fire
Children playing with matches has led to a fire gutting one of Slovakia’s most important medieval castles.
Holy Dover!: Castles, Crossbows and the Poor Man’s Trebuchet on the third fantastic episode of Battle Castle
Dan Snow is back again for another awesome adventure in Dover. Relieve the medieval excitement of last night’s third episode of Battle Castle!
‘Battle Castle’ lays siege on-air and online
The show is an interactive, trans-medieval journey into castle engineering, bloody siegecraft, and epic clashes that transform mortals into legends. Hosted by UK celebrity Dan Snow, the show takes its viewers over six one-hour timeslots to Syria, France, Spain, Wales, Poland and England delving into the stories of six fascinating castles.