Generally overlooked are the strong linkages between the castle’s wider geopolitical landscape, the social power of the hilltop castle builder,and the form and siting of hilltop castles in relation …

Jan 18, 2018 · This overview recommends research priorities, including sensory experiences of castles, the place of the castle in the medieval mind set, and within its wider European context, …

Apr 29, 2017 · In recent years archaeologists in Britain have found many examples of what have been called ‘ornamental landscapes’ of medieval date. These landscapes comprise the …

Dec 31, 2004 · THIS PAPER EXAMINES the ways in which the siting of castles in England was influenced by the remains of monuments and landscapes from the prehistoric and Romano …

Taking a thematic approach, the study examines a broad range of evidence - archaeological, documentary and topographical - to put castles back into the medieval landscape and assess …

Jan 2, 2020 · Here are some of the most beautiful European castles with equally stunning gardens. The recently reopened Gothic-style Adare Manor, impressively set on 840 acres in …

Jan 20, 2021 · It includes a brief case study of how some of the castles in Occitanie, southern France, have been connected with their landscapes in the construction of Le Pays Cathare …

Dec 3, 2012 · This paper establishes some starting points for the study of castles within their contemporary medieval landscapes on a pan-European basis, and addresses critically the …

Jul 21, 2023 · They played a crucial role in shaping the social, political, and military landscapes of the era. Constructed in strategic locations, such as hilltops or near rivers, castles allowed …

Scientific research concerning castles is most often centred on the object of the castle itself. Research concerns the history of the castle, its building phases, the structure of the ‘castle’ …

Jul 18, 2023 · Influenced by classical Greek and Roman art, castles became showcases of elegance and refinement. Intricate frescoes adorned ceilings and walls, depicting classical …

Aug 25, 2024 · Castle gardens are the glorious symbol of our ancestors. These exquisite landscapes, nestled within the walls of ancient fortresses, evoke a sense of wonder and …

There are many surviving castle spaces where one can see places for such gardens within the inner or outer bailey. No examples survive but there are symbolic illustrations of them in …

Castles were built in strategic locations for control and sometimes the development of farms and villages near them came later or they were already there. As for trees near castles (most were …

Jan 13, 2025 · The town of Carcassonne in Southern France is home to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Carcassonne Castle (Cité de Carcassonne), a majestic turreted château that’s …

Jan 15, 2025 · Currently, the estate is off the market, but the custom-built 18,777-square-foot castle was most recently listed for the princely sum of $29 million in 2024. And still, even with …