Download or read book Beeston Castle Cheshire written by Peter Ellis and published by English Heritage. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These excavations, the first archaeological examination of the medieval fortress of Beeston Castle, showed conclusively that the site has been used since prehistory. Divided into two parts, the report first describes the site's occupation from the Mesolithic period to the thirteenth century. Discussions of the Late Bronze Age metalworking and pre-Iron Age crop-processing are supplemented by detailed descriptions of the flint, pottery and jewellery. The construction of the medieval castle in the fourteenth century opens the second part of the report, with a discussion of the historical and documentary background and the architectural evidence, supplemented with extensive discussions of the coins, pottery and glass. From the mid-fourteenth century the castle fell into disuse and was negelected until the Civil War, when it changed hands twice between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. The subsequent demolition of the castle sealed a large group of Civil War finds, among them fragments of a jack of plate armour, a collection of spurs, and a major group of clay pipes. Later in the seventeenth century the Outer Gateway was reoccupied for a short period. Many traces were recorded of the nineteenth-century fair held annually on the hilltop.
Download or read book Beeston Castle written by John Weaver and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beeston Castle stands on the rocky crags which fall away sharply from the castle walls, 500 feet above the Cheshire plain. The castle was built in 1225 by Ranulf, sixth Earl of Chester, freshly returned from the Crusades. Within ten years, the castle was seized by King Henry III, and it stayed in royal ownership until the Civil Wars.
Download or read book Beeston Castle Red Guide written by Robert Liddiard and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High above the Cheshire plain, the dramatic ruins of Beeston Castle dominate the landscape. A symbol of strength in medieval times, the castle played a key role in the Civil War conflicts of Cheshire. This new guide provides a tour of the site and a history of life on the crag from prehistoric times to the present day.
Download or read book Walking Cheshire s Sandstone Trail written by and published by Northern Eye Books Limited. This book was released on with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Survey of Staffordshire with a Description of Beeston Castle in Cheshire written by Sampson Erdeswicke and published by . This book was released on 1717 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Survey of Staffordshire With a Description of Beeston Castle in Cheshire to Which Are Added Some Observations Upon the Possessors of Monastery Lands in Staffordshire by Sir S Degge Collated With Ms Copies and With Additions and Corrections by Wy written by Sampson Erdeswicke and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in the early 17th century, this comprehensive guide to Staffordshire and the surrounding area is a fascinating snapshot of England during the Tudor and Stuart eras. With extensive descriptions of the castles, churches, and landscapes of the region, as well as insights into the daily lives of its inhabitants, this is a must-read for lovers of history and travel alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book In Search of Chester s Medieval Castle written by Phillip E. Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring English Castles written by Edd Morris and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls. Uncover the secret of Bodiam Castle, Sussex—a fortress seemingly from a fairy tale, built for a knight returning from the Hundred Years’ War. Discover how Mary Tudor, first queen of England, took refuge in Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, overturning a wily plot to deny her the throne. Unearth a delicate love story between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, which unfolds against the genteel backdrop of Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Filled with evocative photographs, awe-inspiring historical tales, and gentle humor, Exploring English Castles will delight any armchair historian, travel aficionado, or fan of historical fiction.
Download or read book A Companion to the Gawain poet written by Derek Brewer and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1997 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It ends with a discussion of the reception of the Morte Darthur from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, and a select bibliography.
Download or read book The Castle Community written by John Rickard and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists of owners, constables, and other known officials of English and Welsh castles, with sources. Arranged alphabetically by name of castle within each county.
Download or read book A History of Cheshire written by Dorothy Sylvester and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Ancient and Noble Family of the Savages of the Ards with Sketches of English and American Branches of the House of Savage written by George Francis Savage-Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book English Castles written by Adrian Pettifer and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1995 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors A well-written contribution to the literature on the subject, and will interest both the historically minded tourist and, as a reference book, the scholar. WAR IN HISTORY A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers, and spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors. English Castles contains over five hundred main entries in county order, each giving a brief history and description of the castle. A short introduction supplies the historical background to the explosion of castle-building in the middle ages, and there is a glossary covering all aspects of castles in some detail. There are also full Ordnance Survey map references.
Download or read book A Survey of Staffordshire With a Description of Beeston Castle in Cheshire to Which Are Added Some Observations Upon the Possessors of Monastery Lands in Staffordshire by Sir S Degge Collated With Ms Copies and With Additions and Corrections by Wy written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
