Medieval Castles

Norman Castles

Jan 1, 1066

Norman castles, located in England, were built by Normans who were invited to England by King Edward the Confessor in 1066. Most Norman Castles were built after the Battle of Hasting and Norman Conquest also in 1066. The castles themselves could be constructed in a few weeks. Source: http://www.lordsandladies.org/norman-castles.htm Author- Alchin, L.K., 2012, retrieved 11/9/13

Timber Castles

Jan 1, 1066

Timber castles, located in England, were built by the Normans under Duke Williams rule in 1066, for his conquest of England. Timber castles were big enough to house men, horses, and provisions that were needed. The castles were also made to frighten the English people during the conquest. Source: http://www.lordsandladies.org/timber-castles.htm Author- Alchin L.K., 2012, retrieved 11/9/13

English Castles

Jan 1, 1066

English castles, located in England, were built under King Edward I's rule and replaced the Motte and Bailey castles. Later on, the interiors of English castles became much more lavish in design. These castles were soon made for fancy living, rather than for living facilities for armies. Source: http://www.ancientfortresses.org/english-castles.htm Author- Alchin, L.K., 2012, retrieved 11/11/13

Yielden Castle

Jan 1, 1086

Yielden Castle is a mysterious castle. The castle itself was a small, simple castle located in Yielden. Most evidence of the castle's existence is gone including the castle. Even its date of consruction is unknown, but the Trailey family had the castle from 1086 to the 1200s. Who it was built by is also a mystery. Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/bedfordshire/castles/yielden.htm Author-David Ross, 1996, retrieved 11/11/13

Barnard Castle

Jan 1, 1095

Barnard Castle had began construction in northern England by Guy de Baliol in 1095. The castle has been owned by the Beauchamps, Earls of Warwick, the Nevill family, and the Bishops of Durham. In 1569 the castle was taken over by rebels during the Rising of th North for 11 days. However the seige proved to be was unsuccessful. Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=3428 Author- David Ross, 1996, retrieved 11/9/13

Cymer Castle

Jan 1, 1116

Cymer castle was built by Uchdryd ab Edwin in Gwynedd. Very little is known about the castle besides the name of the constructor, and that the castle existed in the 1100s. The motte where it used to be is now overgrown with vegetation. Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=460 Author- David Ross, 1996, retrieved 11/11/13

Painscastle Castle

Jan 1, 1137

Painscastle Castle is named after Pain Fitz-John located in Wales. The castle was captured and destroyed by Madog ab Idenerth after Pain was killed in 1137. The castle was seiged many times over the course of at least 85 years. Painscastle Castle was destoyed in the 1220s and then rebuilt in 1231, where it was once again subjected to more "tug-of-war", and was destroyed again. Source: http://www.castlewales.com/pains.html Author-Paul M. Remfry, 1996, retrieved 11/11/13

Castle Tioram

Jan 1, 1200

Castle Tioram was built by Amie MicRuari with constuction beginning in the early 13th century at the south shore of Loch Moidart. By the 16th century the castle had an internal tower, a second tower was added, spacious intenal chambers, and large windows to show off its glory. The castle was used over the centuries with the last being the 18th in 1745. Source: http://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4943 Author- David Ross, 1996, retrieved 11/9/13

Concentric Castles

Nov 12, 1239

Concentric castles, located in Wales and England, were built under King Edward I's rule in 1239. Concentric castles were described as castles within a castle, as they had lots of walls and buildings in them. The castles also had access to fresh water within them. Source: http://www.lordsandladies.org/concentric-castles.htm Author- Alchin, L,K., 2012, retrieved 11/11/13

Welsh Castles

Jan 1, 1272

Welsh Castles, located in Wales, were built by the English under King Edward I's rule in 1272 to intimidate Welsh citizens. Drawbridges were added to the castles as were bigger, higher, and thicker walls with towers and turrets. Source: http://www.ancientfortresses.org/welsh-castles.htm/ Author-Alchin, L.K., 2012, Retrieved 11/7/13