Motte and bailey castles were a form of castle structure that enabled the new Norman conquerors of England and Wales to secure areas of land quickly and cheaply. The Normans needed a castle design ...

The Motte and Bailey is one of the most historic places in Ballymena. It was built by the Normans around 800 years ago. Add a new article contribute your article to the site Ballymena's Motte and ...

Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us ...

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For centuries, Great Britain’s castles were the literal and political high points of their communities. Designed to keep people out, today these formidable structures are wide open to visitors and ...

Dolforwyn county councillor Conservative Gareth Pugh lodged an application with the authority earlier this year for an agricultural building and crushed stone track at Bryn Derwen Motte. The motte is ...

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