Gwrych Castle, Abergele, Wales, UK
Caerphilly - Mid Glamorgan, UK
Caerphilly Castle is enormous, and is one of the most impressive fortifications in the United Kingdom. It features complex land and water defenses.
A broad range of medieval architecture is used in this castle that covers a 30-acre expanse. This castle is famous for its southeastern tower that leans to the point that it looks as if it is frozen in mid-fall. Parliamentarians failed to demolish it, a testament to the strength of the castle walls.
Caerphilly was built in the 13th century and historians consider this structure to be the finest and earliest example of a true, regular concentric fortification in all of the United Kingdom. This castle houses a collection of massive, working siege engines like trebuchets and catapults.
Caerlaverock Castle - Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Caerlaverock Castle is a unique, triangular castle dating from the 13th century, and it remains one of the most impressive medieval strongholds in Scotland. Throughout the castle’s history additions were made, some as late as the 17th century.
A massive double drum tower and portcullis room can be seen in the gatehouse above the entrance. This medieval castle was besieged five times, and was nearly totally destroyed. A beautiful façade was added to the castle during the Renaissance. The castle’s inner moat has been filled with water, while the outer moat remains dry.
http://www.medieval-castles.net/scottish/caerlaverock_castle.htm
Cahir Castle - Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
A formidable medieval stronghold, Cahir Castle is situated on a rocky island foundation in the River Suir. This castle is divided into outer, middle, and inner wards, and completely surrounded by a thick fortifying wall.
The Butlers built the castle in the 13th century and occupied it until inhabitants surrendered without a struggle to Cromwell in the 17th century. A tower that spirals down to the river provided a vital water source. This became very important during castle sieges. Cahir Castle is featured in scenes from John Boorman’s “Excalibur.” — em http://www.medieval-castles.net/irish/cahir_castle.htm.
Caerphilly - Mid Glamorgan, UK
Caerphilly Castle is enormous, and is one of the most impressive fortifications in the United Kingdom. It features complex land and water defenses.
A broad range of medieval architecture is used in this castle that covers a 30-acre expanse. This castle is famous for its southeastern tower that leans to the point that it looks as if it is frozen in mid-fall. Parliamentarians failed to demolish it, a testament to the strength of the castle walls.
Caerphilly was built in the 13th century and historians consider this structure to be the finest and earliest example of a true, regular concentric fortification in all of the United Kingdom. This castle houses a collection of massive, working siege engines like trebuchets and catapults.
Caerlaverock Castle - Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Caerlaverock Castle is a unique, triangular castle dating from the 13th century, and it remains one of the most impressive medieval strongholds in Scotland. Throughout the castle’s history additions were made, some as late as the 17th century.
A massive double drum tower and portcullis room can be seen in the gatehouse above the entrance. This medieval castle was besieged five times, and was nearly totally destroyed. A beautiful façade was added to the castle during the Renaissance. The castle’s inner moat has been filled with water, while the outer moat remains dry.
http://www.medieval-castles.net/scottish/caerlaverock_castle.htm
Cahir Castle - Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
A formidable medieval stronghold, Cahir Castle is situated on a rocky island foundation in the River Suir. This castle is divided into outer, middle, and inner wards, and completely surrounded by a thick fortifying wall.
The Butlers built the castle in the 13th century and occupied it until inhabitants surrendered without a struggle to Cromwell in the 17th century. A tower that spirals down to the river provided a vital water source. This became very important during castle sieges. Cahir Castle is featured in scenes from John Boorman’s “Excalibur.”
Caerlaverock Castle - Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Caerlaverock Castle is a unique, triangular castle dating from the 13th century, and it remains one of the most impressive medieval strongholds in Scotland. Throughout the castle’s history additions were made, some as late as the 17th century.
A massive double drum tower and portcullis room can be seen in the gatehouse above the entrance. This medieval castle was besieged five times, and was nearly totally destroyed. A beautiful façade was added to the castle during the Renaissance. The castle’s inner moat has been filled with water, while the outer moat remains dry.
http://www.medieval-castles.net/scottish/caerlaverock_castle.htm
