Castle in England and Wales - An Interpretive History

Originally published in 1988, The Castles in England and Wales is a comprehensive treatment of the archaeology of the castles in England and Wales. The books looks at how following the Norman Conquest, one of the most characteristic structures of the English landscape, the castle, was used to control and survey the population. In its simplest definition a castle is a fortified habitation, however this book looks at the many uses of castles, from their most primitive kind, intended only for periodic use, or as magnificent decoration, such as Caernarvon and other Welsh castles of Edward I. It is essential reading for all archaeologists and historians alike.

List of contents

List of Figures Acknowledgements Preface 1. The Character of a Castle 2. Castle-Guard 3. Control Over Castles, at Home and Abroad 4. On the Development of Castles 5. The Origins of the Castle 6. The Primitive English Castle – Earthwork 7. The Primitive English Castle – Stone 8. The Influence of the Crusades 9. The Introduction of Scientific Fortifications 10. The Thirteenth and Early Fourteenth Centuries 11. The Castles of the Welsh 12. The Fourteenth Century 13. The Fifteenth Century, and Early Artillery Defences 14. Henry VIII and Coast Defence Appendix: A Note on Keeps Index

About the author

D.J. Cathcart King

Summary

Originally published in 1988 The Castles in England and Wales is a comprehensive treatment of the archaeology of the castles in England and Wales.

Product details

• Authors: D J Cathcart King, D. J. Cathcart King, D.j. Cathcart King, D. J. Cathcart King
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2021
• EAN: 9780367208189
• ISBN: 978-0-367-20818-9
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; England, Wales, European History, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, CE period up to c 1500, Medieval History, British & Irish history, History of Architecture, History and Archaeology, European history: medieval period, middle ages, Castles & fortifications, Architecture: castles and fortifications