Pettifer, Adrian

English Castles: A Guide by Counties

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ISBN 13:
9780851157825
author:
Pettifer, Adrian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Boydell Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
156 mm X 234 mm
Genre:
c 1000 CE to c 1500
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£30.25

Description

A comprehensive guide to medieval English castles still standing today. This book covers over five hundred entries in county order, providing brief histories and descriptions of each castle from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors. From massive keeps dominating the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, English Castles offers a detailed look at these historic structures. The book includes a short introduction to the history of castle-building in the middle ages, as well as a glossary covering various aspects of castles in some detail. Full Ordnance Survey map references are also included for added convenience. Suitable for both tourists and scholars, this guide provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval English history and architecture.

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