Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Baniyas, Syria - Margat is another surviving castle that was at one time garrisoned by The Military Oder of Knights Hospitaller. It is loca …
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31st Jul 2021 - Chateau de Chateaubriant is an 11th Century Castle/Manor House constructed by French Aristocracy. The need to create a buffer between the warring Citi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located near the Village of Castle Rising, Norfolk, England - it was built in 1138. It is part "castle and part hunting lodge", as described by Period …
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31st Jul 2021 - Built in the 13th Century, Topolcany Castle is located in Toplocany, Slovakia. Developed to utilize the Povazasky Mountains as part of it's defenses. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Designed originally as a Norman defensive structure, Kidwelly was renovated for use by The English against The Welsh around 1200. It was successfully …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Conway, Wales - Conwy Castle was constructed sometime between 1283 and 1289 under King Edward I of England (during his conquest of Wales). …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Hunedoara, Romania - Corvin Castle (as it appears), began construction in 1446. Owned by John Hunyadi, he initially found a ruined Keep bui …
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31st Jul 2021 - The stronghold of Baba Vida is located in Vidin, Bulgaria. It's construction is thought to have been started in 1080. A possible Roman Fort or Watchto …
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31st Jul 2021 - Leeds Castle is near Maidstone, Kent, England. Some type of the fortification has occupied the location since 1119. It came under Royal control in the …
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31st Jul 2021 - This fortification is located in Aisne, France. It was constructed in 1220 on a bluff - in an irregular trapezoid design. It's 4 circular defense Towe …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Croatian stronghold, Dobra Kuca was first mentioned in 1335, when Charles I (Hungary) - "traded" estates for Kuca. It was an impressive structure. L …
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31st Jul 2021 - Chepstow Castle is located in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. Constructed on the overlooking hills and cliffs of The Wye River, Chepstow Castle is con …