Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales : How to Interpret the History and Meaning of Masonry and Earthworks

Medieval castles were not just showcases for the royal and powerful, they were also the centerpieces of many people's daily lives. A travel guide as well as a historical text, this volume looks at castles not just as ruined buildings, but as part of the cultural and scenic landscape. The 88 photographs illustrate the different architectural concepts and castle features discussed in the text. The book includes glossaries of terminology, an appendix listing all the castles mentioned and their locations, notes, bibliography and index. A Travel Guide As Well As A Historical Text, This Volume Looks At Castles Not Just As Ruined Buildings, But As Part Of The Cultural And Scenic Landscape. The Photographs Illustrate The Different Architectural Concepts And Castle Features Discussed In The Text. Included Are Artist's Renditions Of Castles And Surroundings, Glossary, And Listing Of Castles And Locations--provided By Publisher. Castle Development -- From The Outside -- Exploring The Interior -- The Manorial Estate -- The Castle Experience. Lise Hull. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 205-211) And Index. Understanding the Castle Ruins of England and Wales 4 Acknowledgments 6 Table of Contents 8 Introduction 10 1. Castle Development 18 Terminology in This Chapter 45 2. From the Outside 51 Terminology in This Chapter 88 3. Exploring the Interior 97 Terminology in This Chapter 142 4.The Manorial Estate 149 Terminology in This Chapter 170 5. The Castle Experience 177 Terminology in This Chapter 203 Appendix 204 England 204 Wales 210 Other 213 Chapter Notes 214 Bibliography 218 Index 222