English Medieval Landmarks get £35 million in heritage funding
Canterbury Cathedral, Nottingham Castle and Bath Abbey will all be receiving millions of pounds in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, allowing them to carry out new conservation and heritage projects.
How to help restore an Irish castle
The owners of a 16th-century Irish castle are hoping to raise €18,000 to restore the keep’s Great Hall.
Researchers trace medieval pilgrimage route in Scotland
A report released earlier this month has revealed the ways medieval pilgrims would travel to the one of Scotland’s most holiest sites.
Syrian army captures Crac des Chevaliers
Syrian government forces have captured the medieval fortress of Crac des Chevaliers from rebels on Thursday.
Kickstarter campaign to restore St.Francis of Assisi’s home in Rome
The Franciscan order hopes to raise $125 000 to restore a convent in Rome which was the home of St. Francis of Assisi. They have created a Kickstarter campaign to ask for donations from the public.
Medieval landmarks in danger from rising sea levels
The Tower of London, the church of Mont-Saint-Michel, and the city of Venice are all in danger of flooding because of rising sea levels, a new study suggests.
800-year-old castle torn down in Ireland
Coolbanagher Castle has been completely demolished last week after storms in February led local officials to condemn the site as unsafe.
Fighting to preserve two Wars of the Roses Battlefields
The battlefields of Towton and Tewkesbury, which were critical moments during England’s Wars of the Roses, are both facing threats that could limit access to them by the public
Medieval archways in Banbury, England to be restored
Two medieval archways on a bridge in Oxfordshire, England, are to be restored in a joint effort by Banbury Town Council, Banbury Civic Society and Network Rail.
Famous medieval bridge in Belgium under threat from canal project
The Pont des Trous, a 13th century bridge in the city of Tournais, could be torn down and replaced as part of large project to create a canal that would link France with the Low Countries.
After 100 years, medieval bridge will again be seen in Rochdale
A river and its 800-year old bridge, which were covered over and forgotten about in the early 20th century, are going to be seen again if a new plan gets approved to rejuvenate the English town of Rochdale.
Exploring abandoned castles in France
A look at one website that documents abandoned medieval castles and other sites in France.
Living History in an Early 14th Century Castle
In the small German village of Kanzach, population 504, a unique project has become reality, the complete reconstruction of a wooden castle with its tower, agricultural houses, furniture and various items from its daily life.
Newest Irish coin features medieval landmark
The coin features the Rock of Cashel, the traditional seat of the kings of Munster.
Medieval Graffiti project wins national archaeology award
The Norfolk Medieval Graffiti Project, a volunteer led archaeology group that searches England’s medieval churches for early graffiti inscriptions, has been awarded the prestigious Marsh Community Archaeology Award.
Castles, Confusion, and the Count: Vlad the Impaler’s Impact on Tourism in Romania
Vlad the Impaler is often buried in the vampire myths of Count Dracula, even in Romania where the Impaler lived and died.
What has been found now under a car park? A Viking Þing
Archaeological research has backed up findings that a Viking assembly ground, known as a Þing, is located under a car park in northern Scotland.
Conservation project to restore Rosslyn Chapel completed after 16 years
Rosslyn Chapel is no longer obstructed by scaffolding, as a major conservation project to restore the Scottish historic site has been finished after 16 years.
Conisbrough Castle begins £1.1 million redevelopment project
Conisbrough Castle in northern England has started a £1.1 million redevelopment project that will include a new visitors centre. The castle will remain closed to the public until the spring of 2014.
Scotland and England mark 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden
Memorials were held in both Scotland and England yesterday to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden, where over 14000 men lost their lives, including King James IV of Scotland.
Where will Richard III be buried?
The plans to have the former King of England buried in Leicester are now in jeopardy as the matter will be determined by a judicial review.
Medieval panels stolen from English church
Another English church has been targeted by thieves, who stole two panels from a 15th-century oak screen at Holy Trinity Church in Torbryan and damaged a third.
Burial of King Richard III to cost £1 million
The remains of Richard III will be buried with honour beneath a raised tomb within a specially created area in Leicester Cathedral. The announcement has pleased many observers, although some are hopeful that English king will received a state funeral.
Crac des Chevaliers struck by missile, heavily damaged
Video footage provided by rebels in the Syrian Civil War shows an air strike on Crac des Chevaliers, one of the most famous castles of the Middle Ages.
