Medieval History
A new exhibition in Carlisle Castle's Militia Store tells the near 1000 year story of the often battered castle ? at various times a Norman castle, frontier fortress, administrative centre, royal palace and garrison.
Nearby is the Captain's Tower, probably built by Henry II in the 1180s, and open to the public for the first time in 25 years.
New research is also being carried out on a number of intriguing medieval stone carvings in an upper floor of the Keep. The intricate carvings, now thought to have probably been made by bored guards, include images of mermaids, stags and heraldic devises. These have been subjected to a new specialist survey technique called photogrammetry.
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Medieval History
Europe's 'ugliest castle' celebrates 1000 years
A new exhibition in Carlisle Castle's Militia Store tells the near 1000 year story of the often battered castle ? at various times a Norman castle, frontier fortress, administrative centre, royal palace and garrison.
Nearby is the Captain's Tower, probably built by Henry II in the 1180s, and open to the public for the first time in 25 years.
New research is also being carried out on a number of intriguing medieval stone carvings in an upper floor of the Keep. The intricate carvings, now thought to have probably been made by bored guards, include images of mermaids, stags and heraldic devises. These have been subjected to a new specialist survey technique called photogrammetry.
Click here to read this article from The Guardian
- Slovakia?s Krasna Horka Castle Destroyed In Fire
Children playing with matches has led to a fire gutting one of Slovakia?s most important medieval castles on Saturday. Krasna Horka, which was built in the 14th century, has suffered extensive damage, with the castle?s roof, the exposition in the Gothic...
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The secrets of Swansea Castle are set to be revealed for the first time in nearly 50 years this week. More than 700 people will enter the historic landmark in the city centre on Friday and Saturday as part of the nationwide Open Door scheme. Visitors...
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Windsor Castle has banned children under the age of 11 from climbing its Round Tower, which recently reopened to the public after 36 years. Bosses put the age restriction in place after a health and safety assessment on the iconic 200-stone step...
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