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Launceston Castle
Launceston Castle in Cornwall, England. It is an example of a motte and bailey castle and was first built in the 11th century CE and added to in subsequent centuries.
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Motte and Bailey Castle Diagram
A diagram of the motte-and-bailey castle of Huntingdon Hill, England. 11th century CE. Huntingdon was an urban centre with a mint, a market and several churches. The castle's construction was initiated by William the...
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Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry
A detail from the Bayeux tapestry showing the motte and bailey structure of Dinan during the 11th century Norman conquest of Britain. The wooden palisade sits atop the motte or mound. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant...
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Rochester Castle
Rochester Castle, Kent, England, which was built from the late 11th-12th century CE and which has one of the best-preserved tower keeps anywhere.
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Beaumaris Castle
An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle, Wales, built from 1268 CE and famous for its artificial water defences.
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Gatehouse, Chepstow Castle
The gatehouse of Chepstow Castle, Wales. It was built by Sir William Marshal c .1190 CE
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Matthew Kneale
Author of Rome: A History in Seven Sackings
Photo by Liana Miuccio
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Rome: A History in Seven Sackings
Rome: A History in Seven Sackings by Matthew Kneale.
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Temple Church, London
Temple Church, built in the City of London in the 12th century, was used by the Knights Templar as their headquarters and treasury. Famous for its effigies, it has been featured prominently in popular culture.
