Anglo-Saxon treasures found on Bicester building site scrap heap
The ‘unusual’ discovery of a brooch over 1,300 years old and found on a building site in Bicester has been declared as treasure. The Anglo-Saxon
23 May 2019
15 castles in Kent you can visit for a great family day out
Canterbury Castle © Tim Stubbings The ruined Norman castle, which was begun by William the Conqueror in 1070, is one of the most ancient in
1 February 2017
Leumeah ‘medieval’ castle listed for auction
The article earlier this week about the Leumeah castle stated that Ron Farmer is selling his medieval castle in New South Wales, Australia. Now we
20 June 2013
Englishman transforms his Sydney home into medieval castle
This Englishman’s home really is his castle. Boasting 10 turrets, a moat, stained glass windows, medieval furnishings and gargoyles, it is fit for King Arthur
18 June 2013
2012 Medieval Year in Review: Podcasts
There were a lot of great podcast episodes during 2012. We finished the Pillars of the Earth podcast series, interviewed authors, documentary hosts and medieval
31 December 2012
MAP#30 – Peasant’s Revolt of 1381
When Adam delved and Eve span, Who then was the gentleman? The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was one of a number of popular revolts in
14 August 2012
Six things you must do in Canterbury: Bagpuss, Chaucer and boats trips on the River Stour
A zippy new train service has put the tranquil cathedral city in Kent within an hour’s reach of London, making it an easy place to
10 December 2010
Kent campaign to save ‘decaying’ Rochester Castle
Conservationists have begun a campaign to preserve Rochester Castle. The Restore Rochester Castle Campaign wants to save the walls, floor and roof of the 12th
23 November 2010
Kent’s regal history revealed in new book
Wealth, power and influence were all words associated with Kent when the county reigned as the world’s first Anglo-Saxon and Christian kingdom. For a brief
4 November 2010
Rochester Castle wall restoration almost complete
Stone masons will put the finishing touches to the complex restoration work of a weather-damaged section of Rochester Castle’s curtain wall next week. The experienced
7 October 2010
Work unearths evidence of a medieval manor house in Kent
A previously unknown Roman road and evidence of a medieval manor house have been uncovered during excavations in Kent. Archaeologists employed by South East Water
28 September 2010
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