Forgotten Castles of Wales and the Marches
Author: Paul R. Davis
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Published: 2021-10
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ISBN-13: 9781910839522
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Author: Paul R. Davis
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Published: 2021-10
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ISBN-13: 9781910839522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Alexander Hubert Arthur Hogg
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Published: 1963
Total Pages: 48
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John R. Kenyon
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 282
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents a collection of essays providing a picture of the current knowledge of castles in Wales and the Marches. The essays have been brought together to honour a leading scholar in the field of castle studies. The collection is set out in chronological order starting with early earthwork castles and extending through to the 17th-century Civil War. The majority of the papers look at an architectural, archaelogical or histroical aspect of a particular castle. There are in addition three synoptic papers. The interest of the volume goes beyond the medieval period, and six of the essays have particular relevance for post-medievalists.
Author: David Richard Cook
Publisher: Pitkin Unichrome, Limited
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780853723530
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Max Lieberman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2010-01-28
Total Pages: 309
ISBN-13: 1139486896
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the making of the March of Wales and the crucial role its lords played in the politics of medieval Britain between the Norman conquest of England of 1066 and the English conquest of Wales in 1283. Max Lieberman argues that the Welsh borders of Shropshire, which were first, from c.1165, referred to as Marchia Wallie, provide a paradigm for the creation of the March. He reassesses the role of William the Conqueror's tenurial settlement in the making of the March and sheds new light on the ways in which seigneurial administrations worked in a cross-cultural context. Finally, he explains why, from c.1300, the March of Wales included the conquest territories in south Wales as well as the highly autonomous border lordships. This book makes a significant and original contribution to frontier studies, investigating both the creation and the changing perception of a medieval borderland.
Author: John B. Hilling
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Published: 2018-08-15
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1786832852
DOWNLOAD EBOOKArchitecture reflects not only a nation’s history, but also how its people lived, worked, prayed and fought over the centuries. Since the publication of John B. Hilling’s The Historic Architecture of Wales in 1976, there has been no other attempt at addressing the architecture of Wales as a whole, and this revised publication meets a long-felt need for a general survey of architecture in Wales. It covers two thousand years of architectural history, reflecting the nation’s life from Roman times to the present century – less a revision of the original than a complete re-writing, taking into account recent research and recent buildings. The book is illustrated with 268 colour and black-and-white photographs, drawings, plans and maps.
Author: John Paul Davis
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Published: 2022-04-06
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 1526749963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward’s invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn’s acceptance of the terms confirmed not only short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to Edward on his death. To augment his rising dominance, the English king embarked on a building project that saw the rise of some of the most recognisable fortresses in Europe. Quite literally, an ‘Iron Ring’ of castles. Even before the construction of Edward’s infamous ‘Iron Ring’, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror’s establishment of timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process continued by many of his descendants, native structures also existed. Though often more palatial than protective, such constructions proved decisive to the ongoing wars and were often chosen as sites for future castles. Just as had been the case in England, the story of the castle crosses many centuries. Many began as Roman forts, whereas others date from more modern times. While many are now romantic ruins, others remain cherished family homes, if not hotels or museums. By adopting an identical approach to that seen in Castles of England, the purpose of this book is to throw light on the stories behind them. For as long as there have been castles in Wales, there have been mysteries within their walls. Murders that remain unsolved, treasures unfound, prisoners left to rot in the darkest pits and valiant warriors whose heroic deeds have become a cherished part of the Welsh identity. From blood-soaked heroes to long-lost legends, despotic pirates to wailing hags, Castles of Wales offers a fresh investigation into many of its fascinating fortresses. No country has more castles per square mile than Wales. Even today, there are more than 200 to be enjoyed. Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this book provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as ‘The Land of Castles’.
Author: John Kinross
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2015-09-15
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1445648016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA fascinating insight into the historic castles of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Welsh Marches.
Author: John R. Kenyon
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Published: 2010-10-15
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 0708323634
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides the visitor to the castles of Wales with a history and description of the main castles open to the public. There is an easy-to-understand outline of how castles developed, as well as features that give more detail of the different parts of a castle, such as keeps and gatehouses.
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