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Reference for castles, palaces and monasteries including: castle tours, medieval architecture, hotels, travel, plans, weddings, castles for sale, souvenirs, books, directory, site of the week, and history of castles...
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www.castles.org/
www.castles.org/
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Most of the fortifications that we consider as 'proper' castles were built during the Middle Ages (c.1000-1500). Unlike most other buildings, such as a church, a house or an inn, they served more than one purpose.
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www.castlexplorer.co.uk/history.php
www.castlexplorer.co.uk/history.php
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There are a number of different types of Castle. This page outlines very briefly the basics behind the development of the Castle. Use the links to different parts of the Castles section to see more detailed descriptions.
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www.schoolshistory.org.uk/Castles.htm
www.schoolshistory.org.uk/Castles.htm
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Although these articles deal with the development of the English Medieval castle by ascribing successive types and forms of castles to various periods in history, only a small number of castles assumed the form we see today in the course of one period of building.
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www.britannia.com/history/david1.html
www.britannia.com/history/david1.html
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Castles were a very good way for the Normans to expand their grip on the English people. The English population greatly outnumbered the Normans and the Normans had to create an atmosphere in which they were feared by the English, therefore, minimising the possibility of ... History Learning Site > Medieval England > Castles...
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www.historylearningsite.co.uk/castles.htm
www.historylearningsite.co.uk/castles.htm
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Castles only began to be built in England after the Norman Conquest. The Normans built many to secure areas where they faced resistance, but they also built castles as a show of strength. The first castles were made of earth and wood, and could be built ... Home / Year 7 links / Castles / History of Castles; Castles...
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www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year7links/castle_history.html
www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year7links/castle_history.html
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Usually castles could only be built by the approval of the king, who wanted to ensure that any good fortified castle was in the hands of someone he could trust. ... Castles in England and Wales; Trace the history of English and Welsh castles and castle building throughout medieval Britain. ... Home > History > Medieval > Castles...
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www.britainexpress.com/History/castles.htm
www.britainexpress.com/History/castles.htm
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There are more than 600 castles in Wales. Enjoy the latest pictures here, check out our other castle galleries and then email us your images for use here. ... History in Resolven ... History of Llangain...
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www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/sites/local_history/pages...
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/sites/local_history/pages/castles2.shtml
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