Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Originally a Motte and Bailey structure built in the 12th Century, it's ruins are located in West Grinstead, West Sussex, England. It's name - Knepp, …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England - it was built by The Normans (in defense against possible Danish attacks) and was commissioned by Will …
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31st Jul 2021 - Sometimes referred to as Hermann Castle, it is located in Narva, Estonia. Construction began in the 14th Century. There is great debate among historia …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built overlooking The Dora Baltea River in Aosta, Italy – Cly Castle may have started out as a small Keep as early as 1027. A Church was added i …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Brough, Cumbria, England, Brough Castle was originally a Roman vitrified fortification built as a frontier encampment (4th to 5th Century A …
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31st Jul 2021 - Constructed in 1503 under commission of William The Silent (The Netherlands), Bourtange is a marvel of classic Star, Horn and related “Work&rdqu …
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31st Jul 2021 - Bowes Castle is a restored ruined Defensive structure located in County Downs, Bough, England. It dates to the 4th Century AD as a Roman Fortification …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, England – the castle was commissioned under the reign of William The Conqueror around 1068. Built near The Avo …
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31st Jul 2021 - Constructed in 1618 in Comino, Malta – The Tower of Mary was constructed by The Military Order of St. John. Designed to protect the Town of Comi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Considered the oldest masonry fortress in The United States, San Marcos is located in St. Augustine, Florida. Began in 1672 by Spain (to protect her h …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Montechino, Italy – this Castle was constructed sometime in the 12th Century. Built on The Monte Occhino Hill, it overlooks The Rigil …
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31st Jul 2021 - Ricetto-type defensive structures were seen in prominence in Italy in the mid to late Middle Ages. Basically, these were light to moderate Perimeter w …