Although best known as England’s most ignominious prison during the Middle Ages, the Tower of London was built as a fortified castle and royal residence and remains both to this day.

When we think of medieval castles, we’re thinking of those built during the Middle Ages, which lasted roughly 1,000 years, from 500 to 1500 AD. ... Windsor Castle, England.

ullstein bild via Getty Images. This gorgeous medieval castle endured wars with little damage—in fact, it's looked pretty much the same since the late Middle Ages. Back when the national ...

Today we’re going to the South East of England to talk about Wayland’s Smithy in Oxfordshire England. It’s location near the village of Ashbury is along the same hill as the Uffington White horse, ...

Castle Howard, a Baroque palace in the middle of Yorkshire. You can’t talk about England's great houses without mentioning Castle Howard. Construction began in 1699 for the powerful Howard family.

But it was during the Middle Ages, ... Defense, comfort, and power In the mid-12th century, Henry II of England rebuilt an existing castle in Scarborough in northeastern England, ...

The High Middle Ages brought majestic castles, radiant Gothic cathedrals, and exquisite art that dazzled the faithful and the secular alike. Aired 04/01/2023 ... In England, the final flowering ...