Forgotten Castles of Wales
Author: Paul R. Davis
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Published: 2011-01-01
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9781906663551
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Author: Paul R. Davis
Publisher:
Published: 2011-01-01
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9781906663551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Paul R. Davis
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Published: 2021-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781910839522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: 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: Alan Phillips
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2014-11-15
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 1445644061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe fascinating story of the buildings that have helped to defend Wales throughout its history from the Iron Age to the twentieth century.
Author: Adrian Pettifer
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 9780851157788
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory of and gazetteer to all surviving Welsh castles - the majority 13c - arranged by county, with full OS details.
Author: David Macaulay
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9780395329207
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a "typical" castle and adjoining town in thirteenth-century Wales."--Title page verso.
Author: Gerald Morgan
Publisher: Ylolfa
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781847710314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYou may be a castle enthusiast on holiday or an armchair aficionado seeking the perfect introduction to Welsh castles. If so, here is the perfect solution: a combination of fireside companion and practical handbook for windswept walks. The introduction sweeps through medieval history, setting the castles in their historical, political and military context, while the main text is a practical guide to nearly 80 castles with grid reference and notes on access, history and building details. Fully illustrated, "Castles in Wales, A Handbook" also includes a list of over 400 medieval castles, and an appendix of possible, post-medieval and lost castles.
Author: Dave Hamilton
Publisher: Wild Things Publishing
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781910636022
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover and explore Britain's extraordinary history through its most beautiful lost ruins. From crag-top castles to crumbling houses lost in ancient forest, and ivy-encrusted relics of industry to sacred places long since over-grown.
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780141024127
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai Straits to the romantic citadel of Carreg Cennan in the heart of the country, the buildings of Wales embody its history and are the equal of any in the British Isles. Simon Jenkins has travelled, it seems, every mile of the country to celebrate, and in some cases to find the very best of them, and irresistibly conveys in this book his enthusiasm for them. Cumulatively they amount to a cultural history of Wales by one of its most devoted sons. Anyone who is visiting Wales or who loves it will want to own this glorious book.
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.