CastlesCastles, keeps, and other fortified structures Pre-Iron Age findings in Edinburgh Castle
Submitted by margaretc on Mon, 2007-05-28 13:19
A team of archaeologists working at Edinburgh Castle believe they have discovered traces of the sites original castle.
Massachusetts castle for sale
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-05-26 13:30
Residents of the East Kingdom may be pooling their paychecks in expectation of purchase of the Searles Castle in the Berkshires. Asking price? A cool US$15 million!
16th century Welsh castle for sale
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-03-24 16:14
Boverton Castle in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is being auctioned starting at a mere UK£55,000. architects advise, however, that necessary renovation of the site could cost at least six figures.
"Unusual building features" found inside Bodiam Castle
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-03-01 20:45
Archaeologists are puzzled by the discovery of a wall and "circular feature" inside the Great Hall area of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, England. The mysterious ruins might be part of an 18th Century gardener's cottage, or they might be part of the original medieval hall.
Dracula's castle for sale
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-01-18 16:24
Bran Castle, near Brasov, Romania, was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's classic Dracula. Now the 14th century castle is up for sale for a "paltry" UK£40 million.
Building a cardboard castle
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-01-04 15:45
Mr. McGroovy's website has plans to build a large, cardboard castle from refrigerator boxes. It's guaranteed to brighten the day of any SCAdian child!
Couple build fairy tale castle in Pittsburgh
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-12-27 08:22
SCAdians Char Branstetter and Cara McCandless longed to live their dream of owning a real castle, so they built one — in Pittsburgh! Patterned after Bodiam castle near Hastings in southern England, the structure includes wooden framing with a stone veneer.
Odescalchi Castle has Rich History
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-02 10:27
Odescalchi Castle, the site of the November 18, 2006 nuptials of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is a 15th century residence with a great deal of history including the family of Pope Innocent XI and a murderous noblewoman.
Children's Play Castle for Christmas?
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-11-29 22:42
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for that little prince or princess? How about a personal "play castle?"
UNESCO Gives Warning on Tower of London Status
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-10-25 15:35
The United Nations cultural body UNESCO has warned that the Tower of London may be in danger of losing its World Heritage status, and has asked the United Kingdom to submit by 2007 a report on measures being taken to protect the Tower.
War 2, Archaeology 0
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-10-03 09:16
Recent bombing and a resulting oil spill in Lebanon have damaged two World Heritage sites, says an inspection team from UNESCO. Roman remains at Tyre and a medieval tower at Byblos are in urgent need of repair.
French Castle Being Built in Medieval Fashion
Welcome to the modern Middle Ages! Researchers and craftsmen are working together to construct an authentic medieval castle in the forests of Burgundy, France. Ten years into the project, Guedelon Castle is about 1/3 completed.
Round Table Building Discovered at Windsor Castle
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-08-30 18:40
Channel 4's Time Team may have discovered evidence of the existence of the original round table at Windsor Castle. The team has found some evidence of a round structure built by Edward III constructed to house the table and the original 300 Knights of the Garter.
Flying pianos and more from English trebuchet
Submitted by Justin on Sun, 2006-08-13 11:32
Several years ago, Glynn Mapes of the Wall Street Journal wrote this wonderful article about Hew Kennedy, a wealthy eccentric in Shropshire, England, who entertains himself and his guests by hurling everthing from grand pianos to automobiles hundreds of meters through the air, using a trebuchet he and a friend built.
Robin Hood's Castle Discovered?
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-08-07 16:12
Researchers excavating a site in Bolsterstone, England believe they may have found the home of Robin Hood. Experts base their claim on the belief that the mythical Robin Hood was based on the son of the Earl of Huntingdon.
Hempstead House Scene of "Queer Eye" Feast
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-07-26 09:24
The recent telecast of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy which featured a member of MSR's Kingdom of Acre has generated a great deal of discussion on the various lists. Richard Blackmoore shares some additional information about the setting for the feast featured during the program.
British archaeologists find the King's Table
The Australian reports that sections of the King's Table, an elaborately-carved stone table used for English coronation feasts and state banquets as far back as the 13th century, have been found under the floor of the Palace of Westminster.
Fantasy Castles for Sale
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-06-12 19:17
Have a hankering to own some period vacation property? Wists Social Shopping provides a list of "fantasy castles" for sale.
Dracula's Family Gets Castle Back
Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2006-06-10 08:37
The popular Romanian tourist attraction Bran Castle, associated with Vlad the Impaler and known as "Dracula's Castle," has been returned to the heir of the Habsburg family. The state had seized the castle when Communist rule began in Romania after World War II.
Swallowfield Manor in Berkshire for Sale
Submitted by Vallawulf on Fri, 2006-05-05 18:32
Swallowfield Manor, a 17th century house with moated 13th century gardens bordering the River Loddon, is for sale.
Gwyrch Castle is Yours for UK£1.5m
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006-05-02 18:51
In the market for a genuine Welsh castle? Granted, it was built in 1819, but Gwyrch Castle, located near Abergele in north Wales, is still a crenellated, towered and turreted wonder of architecture on 40 acres of land.
Period Hawking Demos on Jersey
If you're visiting Jersey in the Channel Islands this summer, you can see a demonstration of period falconry.
14th Century Palace Located Outside Glasgow
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006-04-16 15:10
After decades of searching, the ruins of the Bishop of Glasgow's palace have been discovered outside the city. The 13th century building stood for three centuries before being destroyed in the Reformation.
Templar Castle on the Market
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-04-16 09:30
For sale: Knights Templar Castle in Barnton, Edinburgh, Scotland. Great for studying the Da Vinci Code.
New Henry I Charter Discovered
Submitted by JaneStockton on Tue, 2006-04-04 20:07
Historians working at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire have discovered a charter, from the reign of Henry I, granting a manor to St Peter's Abbey.
Stunning Sights on Pilgrimage
Submitted by Vallawulf on Mon, 2006-03-27 09:53
More than half of the Camino de Santiago, medieval Europe’s most important pilgrimage route, passes through the ancient kingdoms of Castille and León.
Cathedral Set to Sparkle Again
Submitted by Vallawulf on Wed, 2006-03-08 09:24
Ely Cathedral is to receive a UK£107,000 grant to restore the blackened East side of the building - some of which has not been maintained since the 19th century.
Bringing Cornish Castles to Life on World Wide Web
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006-03-07 20:09
Students from three Cornish schools today supported the Royal Cornwall Museum's (in partnership with English Heritage) new initiative to develop an exciting interactive learning experience today in Truro.
Vandals Hit 15th Century Baptistry
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006-03-07 14:53
Vandals (modern-day) attacked the 15th century baptistry at Madron over the past weekend, causing damage to the structure of the ancient building just four months after major restoration began.
A Scottish Fortress in England
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006-02-28 15:27
Several castles in Scotland were either built from new — Lochmaben, in Dumfriesshire — or substantially rebuilt and extended — Roxburgh, in the Scottish Borders — by the English during the Wars of Independence of the 14th century. But there is one famous English castle that can claim to be Scottish.
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