Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Commissioned in the 13th Century by Viscount Galeazzo II in Milan, Italy – Sforza Castle was at one time one of the largest Citadels in Europe. …
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31st Jul 2021 - ''Harry's Walls'' were a 16th Century Fortification systems erected on The Isle of Scilly (St. Mary's Island) – located off the extreme Southwes …
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31st Jul 2021 - The ''Old Blockhouse'' was a Tudor Era Fortification, located on The Isle of Scilly. It is also known to History as ''Dover Fort''. The structure is c …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Shorncliffe Redoubt was a British field defensive measure, used mostly during The Napoleonic War. These were ''field expedient'' earthen structure …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in Persian (Middle Eastern Architecture), The Gonbad structure is a form of stone Tower – known for it's spire or ''Onion'' Top. They are a …
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31st Jul 2021 - ''Fort Bowie'' was a 19th Century US Army Post, built during The Civil War. Located in Arizona Territory, it's main purpose was to engage hostile Nati …
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31st Jul 2021 - Fort Andrew has seen a long and varied service in American History. First built, and known as Gurnet Fort in 1776, the earth and wooden defensive stru …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Zealand, Denmark, - Gurre Castle was constructed in 1250. Designed along the same lines as The English “Motte and Bailey”&rdquo …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Somerset, England – Cadbury Castle is an ancient defensive structure that many associate with The Arthurian legend of Camelot. Possib …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Monmouthshire, Wales – Abergavenny Castle dates to 1075. Built as as Norman defensive structure to protect The Usk River, it was a Co …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located in Nottingham, West Yorkshire, England – Tickhill Castle formed an important part in King Johns “defenses” in this part of E …
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31st Jul 2021 - Located at the meeting of The Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers in (then) Dakota Territory, Fort Buford was established by The US Army in 1866, as a Cam …