More than 25 years ago, Michel Guyot, the owner of a French château, launched an experimental castle-building project. Workers using tools and techniques from the 13th century have now completed most ...

We trace the origins of the castle in the feudal system that emerged in France c.900 CE, and look at the early motte-and-bailey castle, used by the Normans to subjugate England and Wales in the ...

Guédelon is a “modest castle” in France, which authentic historical craftspeople are building. Stone is rarely used to bear weight in buildings today, but it was the best option in the 13th ...

A portion of an 1819 map shows the location today of the building known as the Morro Castle – indicated with a white star – in proximity to Fort San Juan. The fort, located around the ...

The opening of Inverness Castle as a new £39m tourist attraction has been delayed until later this year. Work to redevelop ...