The lost residence of King Harold, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, has been found, thanks partly to the previous discovery ...

Recent excavations have shown what these wooden castles looked like When the Normans invaded England in the 11th century, their first fortresses were made not of stone but of wood.

Archaeologists believe they found a residence of medieval ruler Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. A nearby ...

Parts of a medieval castle's walls have become "damaged" and "unstable" following recent bad weather, a council has warned.

Amidst the rolling hills of Essex, a village cradles a storied past, where medieval echoes linger around a castle that has enchanted filmmakers ...

Well known within England but perhaps lesser-so among international visitors, Bodiam Castle stands as a quintessential example of medieval fortification, constructed in the late 14th century ...

Stone castles became symbols of Norman occupation ... to recreate 13th century life and discover the secrets of the medieval castle builders. Thousands of tons of earth and stone were needed ...

Additions and redesigns have transformed it into a Norman keep (fortified tower), a medieval fortress, and a Gothic Revival-style residence. Located on the Taff River, the castle is in the middle ...

Scotland’s landscape is filled with medieval fortifications, each with its own story. Castle building started in the 12th century, thanks to the Norman style under King David I. Early Scottish ...

The original medieval ruins of this golden-hued castle were purchased and rebuilt by Crown Prince Maximilian in 1832 and became the royal summer palace when he ascended the throne. After ...

Find out how King David I changed Scotland by inviting Norman knights to build motte ... Find out what health and hygiene was like in a Medieval castle. Having fun in and around a castle Find ...