PETER GINN: Castles dominated the landscape of the medieval age and Britain have some of the finest examples in the world. They were grand fortifications designed to protect and to intimidate ...
Getty Images Caerphilly is Britain's second biggest castle ... The great period of castle warfare lasted from the medieval period to the 17th Century - the English civil war in the 1640s was ...
This well-preserved castle, built in the late 13th century for England's King Edward I ... Views of the mountains, river, and medieval town can be seen with a climb to the top of the towers.
ONE of the area's most prestigious castles has an extensive history spanning hundreds of years. Langley Castle Hotel, in Langley-on-Tyne near Hexham, was built in 1350 during the reign of Edward III.
Where better to enjoy a medieval festival than in the grounds of a 15th century castle? Herstmonceux Castle, near Hastings in the south of England, is the setting for the annual England's Medieval ...