11 July 2011
Last updated at 08:25 ET

Parking is being banned in Caernarfon Castle Square in a bid to solve road safety issues.

Only blue badge holders, taxis and coaches – for drop offs – will be allowed to park at Y Maes under a new experimental traffic order.

Caernarfon Castle Square has been given a £2.4m facelift leaving some unhappy about the degree of consultation.

But Arfon Access Group, which has campaigned for the changes, sa… (View original article)

Bishop to move out of castle into Bishop Auckland

THE Church of England has confirmed the Bishop of Durham will no longer live in Auckland Castle.

The church commissioners are in the process of buying a house near the castle in Bishop Auckland, which will be used as temporary home. MAY 20 EDITION

A spokesperson for the Durham Diocese said it was hoped a new, permanent house could be built within the castle grounds.

“The next … (View original article)

11 July 2011
Last updated at 10:45 ET

Access to the bridge between Castle Emplacement and Castle Cornet has been restricted while engineers carry out a detailed inspection of the structure.

A routine structural inspection revealed some deterioration in the supports beneath the bridge.

As a temporary precaution, it has been closed to delivery vehicles and cars while a more detailed investigation is carried out.

Pedestrian access to the castle… (View original article)

The beautiful Bruneck Castle in Northern Italy has been transformed by EM2 architecture into a new branch of the Messner Mountain Museum. Originally built by a bishop during Medieval times, the castle’s interior has received an overhaul complete with new rooms constructed of period – appropriate unfinished timber. The museum is the brainchild of mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who has created a series of museums that highlight the culture of people who … (View original article)

Idea of an Appeal to Buy Craig y Nos

Castle

By metric345

It has been suggested that Craig y Nos Castle (www.craigynoscastle.co.uk) be purchased for use of AIAS headquarters and a cultural centre. So as AIAS President I am floating the idea of setting up a committee to launch an international appeal for funds. If funds for purchase are procured a Craig y Nos Castle Trust would be formed with additional funds to maintain the Castle along the lines for example of Pic… (View original article)

Blending the medieval with the modern, this $2.75 million home in the St. Louis suburb of Wildwood, Mo., resembles a straight-up castle. But it offers residents a rich array of modern amenities and spares them the once-a-month bathers. Gaze at its regal limestone exterior, slate roofing, spires and rampart-like balcony, or enter through its bronze door to enjoy its majestic promenade. Pass through limestone arched doorways, wind your way up its spiral staircase, then stroll a column-supporte… (View original article)