An indispensible feature of the castle of a great lord was the chapel where the lord and his family heard morning mass. In rectangular hall-keeps this was often in the forebuilding, sometimes at basement level, sometimes on the second floor. By the 13th century, the chapel was usually close to the hall, convenient to the […]
This is Nunney Castle which is located in Somerset, England. Nunney Castle had a deep moat surrounding it and built in a french style. In 1373 Sir John Delamare built this castle. The first Marquess of Winchester, William Paulet Owned the Castle at one time. in 1577 Swithun Thorpe owned it and sold it to […]
For most of us commoners, visiting a castle is the closest we’ll ever get to living like a king or queen (and maybe that’s a good thing — it’s hard enough to keep an ordinary house clean, much less a palace with hundreds of rooms!). If you’re looking to tour a royal residence on your […]
Back in the mists of time, two men whose names have long been forgotten, rode off with a sack of apples from Nunney Castle. They were chased by soldiers from the castle, who caught them at the top of Catherine Hill. They paid dearly for their crime – the soldiers beheaded them and then rolled […]
The Middle Ages are a period of time that range from about 500 AD until 1600 AD. The period came about after the fall of the Roman Empire and paved the way for new styles of architecture. One of the most common symbols of the middle ages is the castle. Medieval castles can be found […]
The castle itself, though built in 1373 and severely damaged by Cromwell during a English Civil War, the Castle itself is not reported to be haunted. The ghost associated with the Somerset area is far from ancient. Several travellers have seen a man of about 35 wearing a sports jacket and flannel trousers standing beside […]
King Charles and his queen Elizabeth of Pomerania walk past in their regal velvet and gold costumes. Knights in armour on horses decorated with vivid coat of arms follow the royal couple. It’s a medieval fashion show — up next are some tall jugglers and stilt walkers who play to the gallery and twirl around […]
A newly discovered letter that has lain unread for over 600 years is forcing a rethink of a 14th Century prince with a controversial reputation, writes Luke Foddy. He was the superstar of his age, winning his spurs in battle aged just 16. But the reputation of Edward of Woodstock – or the Black Prince, […]