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The History of Castles. The history of castles in Britain and their development over the centuries, from Iron Age hill forts to Norman motte… Ben Johnson. 6 min read. Castles and fortified houses can be found all over Britain. Impressive, oppressive, dramatic, romantic: who built these castles, and why?
- Castles in England
Welcome to Historic UK’s interactive map of castles in...
- Castles in England
Here we trace how castles developed over nearly five centuries, and how they fit into the 3,000-year-long story of England's defences, from prehistoric hillforts to a Cold War nuclear bunker.
NameTypeDateConditionKeep and bailey12–17th centuryRestoredTower house15th centuryIntactTower house15th centuryRuinsCastle14–16th centuryRestoredWelcome to Historic UK’s interactive map of castles in England. From the smaller motte and bailey earthworks to the world famous Leeds Castle, all have been geotagged onto the Google Map below. We have also included a short synopsis of each of the castles, including the history behind them and who they are now owned by.
History The Tower of London. A castle is a type of fortified structure, developed in Europe during the Middle Ages. The first castles appeared in France in the 10th century, and in England during the 11th century.
NameTypeDateConditionKeep and bailey12–17th centuryRestoredTower house15th centuryIntactTower house15th centuryRuinsCastle14–16th centuryRestoredEngland’s castles are theatres of history. During the medieval period they set the stage for political dramas, wartime stand-offs and family feuds. Once symbols of power and prestige, they now stand as monuments to hundreds of years of history. Discover the stories held within the walls of England’s greatest fortifications and learn about ...
England’s castles are some of the best in the world – with the oldest structures dating back to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, they span a millennia of history, appearing in every style, period and for every reason.
Discover how castles developed during the middle ages. We trace their evolution from early motte and bailey castles in Norman times to the sophisticated structures of the late medieval period, and explain why castles were as much about status as defence.
