YORKSHIRES SECRET CASTLES A CONCISE GUIDE & COMPANION

Author(s): LEVITT PAUL C

History

The Yorkshire countryside's ancient earthwork castles, built in the time of the Norman Conquest, come to life in this beautiful guide--includes pictures!

 

The Norman conquest of the British isle was a landmark event in England's history, drawing a line between its misty Roman and Saxon origins and the grand empire it would eventually become. Largely built after 1071, the era's castles were basic earth-and-timber structures situated on high mounds known as mottes. Though these ancient structures have largely been forgotten, neglected, or in some cases even destroyed, many still exist today--and have fascinating stories to tell.

 

Drawing on the Yorkshire Archeological & Historical Society archives, this comprehensive and knowledgeable guide explores the fascinating history of these enduringstructures. Providing a guide to seventy-five castles in total, the book offers detailed information and anecdotal trivia about each site.

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General Fields

  • : 9781526706201
  • : Pen & Sword Books Limited
  • : Pen & Sword History
  • : November 2017
  • : 1.2 Centimeters X 15.6 Centimeters X 23.4 Centimeters
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : LEVITT PAUL C
  • : Paperback
  • : 152