We trace the origins of the castle in the feudal system that emerged in France c.900 CE, and look at the early motte-and-bailey castle, used by the Normans to subjugate England and Wales in the ...

After the area was attacked by the Normans in 1066, Robert Gernon, the Duke of Boulogne, built a motte and bailey castle overlooking Stort Valley. The castle had a few different owners until it ...

In Norman times a small motte and bailey castle was built, and finds during excavations have included a coin from the mid-12th century. The castle’s well can still be seen. Castle Hill in ...

Key to town's history, is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle which looks over the River ... Cleves tea room serves up delicious freshly baked cakes and of course, scones. Nearby is also Roly's ...

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Warwick Castle began as a wooden motte-and-bailey castle in 1068 to help control the newly conquered Midlands. The complex was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century, but the most celebrated work ...

Learn about the Motte and Bailey castle in Old Wolverton and how the Saxons shaped the landscape along the river’s ever-changing path. A walk to discover the beautiful and unique Gyosei Art ...

5- Tonbridge Castle Tonbridge Castle is another of the castles to visit from London. Tonbridge Castle began life as a simple Motte and Bailey castle in 1066, following the Battle of Hastings. However, ...

The Ancient Monument of Tickhill Castle is one of the oldest Norman Motte and Bailey 11th Century Castles in Britain, with a unique 11thC Gatehouse adorned by fertility figures and stone crosses.

"Rayleigh is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The manor of Rayleigh belonged to Sweyne of Essex, the son of Robert FitzWimarc who built a Norman Motte and Bailey castle in Rayleigh. "The location is at ...

Create magical fantasy cakes in this Satisfying decorating tutorial! ✨ 🧜‍♀️ A mermaid doll cake with under-the-sea frosting, shells, and sea plants 🏰 A princess castle cake with toy figurines and ...