Subject Introduction: From earthwork motte and bailey castles of the Norman Conquest through to astonishingly elaborate brick buildings of the fifteenth century, the subject of castles is very diverse and at times controversial. James Wright of Triskele Heritage will help navigate the thorny issues of castle studies based on extensive fieldwork and his doctoral research.
The following lectures offer a range of subjects including a linear chronology of the developments in the architectural history of castles, studies of specific sites and more thematic discussions on landscapes, fireplaces and household staff…
Please click on the individual lecture titles to learn more about each available topic -they are further grouped by theme.
General Introduction to Castle Studies
Parts of the Castle
The Chronology of Castles
Analysis of Individual Castles & Regions
