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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 the rise and fall of the medieval castle. A Mini Guide to Medieval Castles | Animated History.
The Castellarium Anglicanum, an authoritative index of castles in England and Wales published in 1983, lists over 1,500 castle sites in England. Many of these castles have vanished or left almost no trace. The present list includes more than 800 medieval castles of which there are visible remains, with over 300 having substantial ...
NameTypeDateConditionKeep and bailey12–17th centuryRestoredTower house15th centuryIntactTower house15th centuryRuinsCastle14–16th centuryRestored25 Medieval Castles in England You Should Visit. England’s rich history is dotted with magnificent medieval castles that have withstood the test of time, offering a glimpse into the nation’s past. These majestic fortresses, steeped in tales of battles, royalty, and intrigue, are an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage.
Here is our list of ten castles you can explore that have largely remained the same since they were built in the Middle Ages. We have left out castles that are now in ruins, such as the beautiful Bodiam Castle, and ones that have been substantially altered over the centuries, like Windsor Castle.
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. Whether you’re interested in Medieval royalty or Second World War history, there’s something for everyone.
- Sarah Roller
Medieval castle and stately home. Built following the Norman conquest and renovated and remodelled many times since then, it is the great northern fortress of the powerful Percy family, the Dukes of Northumberland. Inside, the rooms have also been remodelled over the centuries, most notably by the famous Robert Adam in the 18th century.
You'll find English castles everywhere from Northumberland to Cornwall, and ranging in size from little Stokesay Castle to mighty fortresses like Kenilworth and Dover Castles. Here we look back at some of the defensive structures that came before, and trace the castle's evolution from early Norman keeps to the underground tunnels where the ...
