Architecture

How to Date a Castle: A Beginner's Guide to Architectural Clues

How to Date a Castle: A Beginner's Guide to Architectural Clues

Learn to read stonework, window shapes, arrow loops and battlements so you can estimate a castle's building phases with confidence on your next visit.

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Norman vs. Gothic Castle Architecture: Key Differences Explained

Norman vs. Gothic Castle Architecture: Key Differences Explained

Round arches and squat keeps mark Norman work; pointed arches, twin-towered gatehouses and tracery mark Gothic. Here's how to tell them apart on any castle visit.

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How to Read a Castle: A Beginner's Guide to Identifying Medieval Fortifications

How to Read a Castle: A Beginner's Guide to Identifying Medieval Fortifications

A practical walk-through for beginners: how to spot keeps, arrow slits, battlements, gatehouses and other medieval defensive features on any castle visit.

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