Castles in Britain
These sites offer photos, descriptions and histories of strongholds and castles in England and Wales.
Cadbury Castle: King Arthur's Camelot?
This excerpt from "The Traveller's Guide to Arthurian Britain" by Geoffrey Ashe at Britannia Internet Magazine explores the theory that this fortified hill was once Camelot.
This excerpt from "The Traveller's Guide to Arthurian Britain" by Geoffrey Ashe at Britannia Internet Magazine explores the theory that this fortified hill was once Camelot.
Castles, Abbeys and Medieval Buildings
Nice photos and background history on several locations in Britain, mostly castles thus far, by Mike Cook.
Nice photos and background history on several locations in Britain, mostly castles thus far, by Mike Cook.
The Castles of Britain
Lise and Marvin Hull provide general info on castles in School Projects, extensive lists of castles via the clickable map in the Map Room, and historical background in The Castle of the Month.
Lise and Marvin Hull provide general info on castles in School Projects, extensive lists of castles via the clickable map in the Map Room, and historical background in The Castle of the Month.
The Castles of Wales
Jeff Thomas brings you photos and background information on hundreds of Welsh castles, an overview of Welsh history, a glossary of castle terms, and much more. Superb.
Jeff Thomas brings you photos and background information on hundreds of Welsh castles, an overview of Welsh history, a glossary of castle terms, and much more. Superb.
Conisbrough Castle
A history of the castle, a picture gallery, information for visitors, educational resources and much more are available at this super site.
A history of the castle, a picture gallery, information for visitors, educational resources and much more are available at this super site.
Devises Castle
Brief history of the medieval wooden castle where a castellated mansion now stands.
Brief history of the medieval wooden castle where a castellated mansion now stands.
Durham Castle Virtual Tour
Visit different areas of the castle through the image map or the table of contents to learn about its history and construction. Created by Durham University's Centre for Law and Computing.
Visit different areas of the castle through the image map or the table of contents to learn about its history and construction. Created by Durham University's Centre for Law and Computing.
The English Medieval Castle
Series of three well-written articles by David Dawson at Britannia Internet Magazine outlines the development of the castle in England and describes its major features.
Series of three well-written articles by David Dawson at Britannia Internet Magazine outlines the development of the castle in England and describes its major features.
Hever Castle
Nell Gavin has several fine photos of Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Hint: allow the graphics to load before using the jump link, or simply scroll past the book excerpt.
Nell Gavin has several fine photos of Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Hint: allow the graphics to load before using the jump link, or simply scroll past the book excerpt.
Tower of London
This fun and informative site at Camelot International makes use of Shockwave to present a "virtual tour" of the tower and its history. Also includes a message board, game, info on the crown jewels, ravens, famous prisoners and last words, and a "historical database" on British royalty.
This fun and informative site at Camelot International makes use of Shockwave to present a "virtual tour" of the tower and its history. Also includes a message board, game, info on the crown jewels, ravens, famous prisoners and last words, and a "historical database" on British royalty.
UK Castles Discussion List
A forum for those with a passionate interest in castles in the United Kingdom. Website includes a list of subscribers and instructions for subscribing, or send a message to ukcastles-request@withnall.com with "subscribe" in the message body.
A forum for those with a passionate interest in castles in the United Kingdom. Website includes a list of subscribers and instructions for subscribing, or send a message to ukcastles-request@withnall.com with "subscribe" in the message body.