Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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6th Feb 2023 - Xlejli Towers are a form of Fortified Watchtowers – which are found on The Island of Malta. One of the last surviving is constructed of sandston …
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4th Oct 2021 - The ''Round Tower of Andernach'' is located in Andernach, Germany. Dating to the mid-15th Century, it is a stone ''Round'' Defensive Tower which featu …
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25th Aug 2021 - Located in Saxony (Germany), Nikolai Tower was a Defensive Structure built around 1250 AD as part of the protective structure of The City of Gorlitz. …
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14th Aug 2021 - Preston Tower is located in Preston, Northumberland, England. A ''Pele Tower'' Class of Defensive Structure, it was constructed around 1362 AD. Part F …
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10th Aug 2021 - Neuwerk Tower, also known as ''The Great Tower of Neuwerk'' is a 14th Century defensive Tower, built off The Coast of Hamburg (Germany), on Neuwerk Is …
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31st Jul 2021 - Found in Northern Denmark and portions of German, ''Danevirke'' (Danework), was a 7th Century AD form of field fortification, associated with Norse an …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term ''Salient'' is most associated with several Military definitions. In it's most common form, a Salient is an extension of a fortified position …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Chateau de Bonaguil is located in Southwestern France (near Font sur Lemance), Constructed in the 13th Century by The Fumel Family (Nobles), the g …
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31st Jul 2021 - Chindia Tower, located in Targoviste, Romania – is a Fortified Tower Class defensive structure. Construction began in the 15th Century AD by the …
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31st Jul 2021 - Santa Cecilia Tower was part of The Maltese Island of Gozo defensive Tower System. Raised in 1613 by The Order of St. John (a Religious Military Order …
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31st Jul 2021 - A ''Bagration Fleches'' was a type of impromptu Fortification created by Imperial Russian Prince Pytor Bagration. The earthen structures were born out …
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31st Jul 2021 - Arundel Castle is the ancestral home of The Dukes of Norfolk. Constructed in the 12th Century, it is an outstanding example of Medieval architecture. …