A guide to the Medieval Defences of Southampton

Southampton in Hampshire is often overlooked as a heritage destination. This is perhaps understandable as it is a large and… Read more A guide to the Medieval Defences of Southampton

Windsor Castle and the Epiphany Rising of 1400

(An engraving of Windsor Castle, Berkshire, dating from 1658 by Wenceslas Hollar, from Wikipedia) At the beginning of 1400 an… Read more Windsor Castle and the Epiphany Rising of 1400

On Christmas Day 1294 King Edward I was at Conwy Castle in north Wales. He was attended by many members… Read more Edward I at Conwy Castle on Christmas Day 1294 and the Madog ap Llywelyn Rebellion

By 1283 Edward I of England had succeeded in conquering Wales, with the native Welsh dynasty of the house of… Read more The Rhys ap Maredudd Rebellion and the Siege of Dryslwyn Castle in 1287

(Stirling Castle) The film Outlaw King begins with a vivid depiction of the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304, a… Read more The Siege of Stirling Castle in 1304

(Oswestry Castle) Oswestry in Shropshire was once an important border castle in the Welsh Marches. Its situation on the top… Read more A Survey of Oswestry Castle in 1397

Beaumaris Castle Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey was one of the castles built by Edward I after his conquest of Wales… Read more Ten Interesting Facts About Castles in Wales

For a time in the early fifteenth century it seemed a real possibility that the Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyn… Read more Kidwelly Castle and the Owain Glyn Dŵr Rebellion

Over the past year or so I have been on a quest to visit as many castles in England (and… Read more My Ten Favourite Castles in England

(Dover Castle, Kent) In this blog post I discuss the research that I have carried out into the role of… Read more Royal Castles and Coastal Defence in the Hundred Years’ War