Middleham Castle by John Weaver
The first castle at Middleham was a motte-and-bailey castle, probably established by Alan, lord of Richmond, in the eleventh century. Its earthworks survive on the high ground to the south-west of the present castle. The old site was abandoned in the twelfth century when the existing castle was built. The principal building on the new site was a massive stone keep which is still the dominant feature of the castle. The surrounding ranges were added later, providing new accommodation of a standard that was palatial for that time. In the fifteenth century Middleham Castle was the home of several of the greatest lords of the day and was closely associated with Richard III. This guidebook provides a tour of the castle remains, gives and account of its history and explains how the buildings changed over the centuries.Almost 400 historic monuments, buildings, and places are cared for by English Heritage, ranging from world-famous prehistoric sites to huge medieval castles, from Roman forts on the outskirts of empires to a Cold War bunker. We bring the narrative of England to life for almost 10 million visitors each year through these.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781850744092 |
| ISBN 10 | 1850744092 |
| Title | Middleham Castle |
| Author | John Weaver |
| Series | English Heritage Guidebooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 1998-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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