French Château's Chateau D’Amboise Visitor Guide by Luke Franklin July 18, 2022 by Luke Franklin July 18, 2022 Location Amboise, Loire Valley, France (Google Maps) Open for Visitors Yes Official Website Chateau d’Amboise Rooms Available No Situated on a cliff over the grand Loire River and the attractive …
Medieval Weapons Deadly and Brutal Medieval Battle Axe by Luke Franklin July 7, 2022 by Luke Franklin July 7, 2022 Designed with slender heads attached to the long hewing edge, the medieval battle axe allowed warriors to leave enemies devastated from the blow. The medieval Battle axe was deadly and …
German Castles Cochem Castle – Worth Visiting by Luke Franklin June 2, 2022 by Luke Franklin June 2, 2022 Location Schlossstraße 36, 56812 Cochem, Germany (Google Map Location) Open for Visitors Yes Owned by Cochem City Official Website Cochem Castle Rooms Available No Located near the town of Cochem …
English Castles The History of Castle Howard by Luke Franklin February 5, 2022 by Luke Franklin February 5, 2022 Castle Howard
English Castles The History of Barnard Castle by Luke Franklin February 2, 2022 by Luke Franklin February 2, 2022 Location Barnard Castle Town, County Durham, England (Google Maps) Open for Visitors Yes Owned By English Heritage Rooms Available No Set above the River Tees, Barnard Castle is much more …
BlogsCastle Ghosts & Legends Glamis Castle Ghost by Luke Franklin January 25, 2022 by Luke Franklin January 25, 2022 The inception of Glamis Castle was in 1016 as a house of royals beside the village of Glamis, Scotland. It has been the home of the Lyon family, Queen Elizabeth, …
Blogs Castle Drawbridge by Luke Franklin January 5, 2022 by Luke Franklin January 5, 2022 During the medieval period, castles increased their defence capabilities by introducing features like a castle moat – one of the most effective castle defences of the time. A castle moat …
BlogsCastle Ghosts & Legends 9 Most Haunted Castles in Scotland by Luke Franklin January 3, 2022 by Luke Franklin January 3, 2022 Scotland is home to numerous ghosts who love haunting old castles. Whether you are a sceptic or a believer, the stories behind the hauntings will surely send a shiver down …
Blogs Castle Gatehouse by Luke Franklin December 28, 2021 by Luke Franklin December 28, 2021 Castle gatehouse is primarily the entrance to a medieval castle. A castle gatehouse is constructed as a gate to the main castle so that the premises are safe during an attack or …
Blogs Castle Moat by Luke Franklin December 27, 2021 by Luke Franklin December 27, 2021 A moat is a water body that surrounds a castle or town and serves as a barrier to keep people out. The castle moats were built between 1154 and 1485. …
