Brougham Castle 1.

Heritage The History of Brougham Hall When Brougham became settled and fortified is unclear and info about it in medieval periods is scarce but it is easy to see what drew medieval knights to the web site with a pure defensive placement on the brow of the hill and h2o from two nearby springs. Surviving… Continue reading Brougham Castle 1.

France, Château de Beynac Exit

Check out On Black The castle was built from the 12th century by the barons of Beynac (a person of the 4 baronies of Périgord) to close the valley. The sheer cliff encounter becoming adequate to discourage any assault from that aspect, the defences ended up crafted up on the plateau: double crenellated walls, double… Continue reading France, Château de Beynac Exit

Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth, England

“Brancepeth Castle is a castle in the village of Brancepeth in County Durham, England, some 5 miles south-west of the town of Durham. It is a Grade I mentioned developing. A succession of buildings has been on the web-site. The first was a Norman castle designed by the Bulmers, which was rebuilt by the Nevilles… Continue reading Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth, England

The keep of Beynac – Dordogne – France

The castle was developed in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac (a person of the 4 baronies of Périgord) to near the valley. The sheer cliff face getting ample to discourage any assault from that side, the defences were being crafted up on the plateau: double crenellated walls, double moats, 1 of which… Continue reading The keep of Beynac – Dordogne – France