European Castles by hanna

Lincoln Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:27:58 UTC

Lincoln Castle is a major castle constructed in Lincoln, England during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual and has two mottes that come along with it. There was the Battle of Lincoln in 1141 and the Battle of Lincoln in 1217. The castle is also bounded by stone wall. It is located in the United Kingdom. In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. It is dated back from 60 AD to present day.

Lincoln Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:32:07 UTC

Prague Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:33:15 UTC

Prague Castle is the official residence and office of the President of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Hradčany district of Prague and is dated back to the ninth century. It was opened in 870 AD and has a renaissance and Gothic arthitecture to it. The first walled building was the Church of Virgin Mary. The other churches were dedicated to St. George and St. Vitus, and were founded in the first half of the 10th century. The Prague defenestration in 1618 started a long period of wars, during which Prague Castle was damaged and robbed. It was used by the country's ruler only exceptionally and temporarily during that time.

Prague Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:36:15 UTC

Conwy Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:37:21 UTC

Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. It is a gritty, dark stoned fortress. During the English Civil War, the castle was intentionally damaged by order of Parliament so that it could play no military war. The castle was ruined by the eighteenth century and now is strictly a tourist attraction.

Conwy Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:39:59 UTC

Château Gaillard Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:45:22 UTC

Château Gaillard is a ruined medieval castle, it is located 90 m above the commune of Les Andelys overlooking the River Seine, in the Eure département of historical Normandy, now in Upper Normandy, France. It is a place where romantic stories make history. It is originally called the "The castle of the Rock." On March 6^thChâteau Gaillard falls into the French hands and is in French law. It was then focused mainly with French and English. The castle has been standing for over 800 years on a spur.

Château Gaillard Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:47:23 UTC

Stirling Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:49:07 UTC

Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland. It is based off of Renaissance architecture, Late Gothic Revival, and Scottish Baronial architecture. There was the battle of Sieges and Occupations during the Wars of Scottish Independence during 1296-1357. There is a restored ceiling of the heads of rulers that has been within the Stirling Castle.

Stirling Castle

hhol1005 — 2014-10-06 15:49:23 UTC