Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Where to Find the Largest Castle in the World | Travel + Leisure
If you want to visit the largest castle in the world, start traveling east and bring a dictionary: you’ll need to spend some time parsing definitions. Guinness World Records lists Prague Castle, in the Czech capital, as the largest ancient castle in the world—but don’t take that at face value, because it depends what you … Continue reading
Over 1000 sites given listed protection in 2016 – HeritageDaily – Heritage & Archaeology News
From Britain’s oldest water chute ride in Northamptonshire, Crimean War gunboat sheds and a rare clapper bridge to a recently exposed shipwreck in Somerset and six Victorian lamp-posts, Historic England has protected over 1000 historic sites in 2016. Roger Bowdler, Director of Listing at Historic England, said: “Over 1000 places have been added to the … Continue reading
Burgundy’s latest biodynamic convert: Château de Pommard – Decanter
Burgundy’s Château de Pommard is aiming for full biodynamic status within the next three years, its technical director says. Emmanuel Sala, technical director of Château de Pommard, announced that the domain will be biodynamically farmed and is planning to be entirely biodynamic by the 2019 vintage. The move comes two years after the 18th century … Continue reading
The Bucket List: 7 Famous French Chateaus :: Travel :: Galleries :: Paste
While the British have their palaces and the Germans their castles, the French have chateaus. These grand houses served as permanent or temporary residences of some of France’s most noteworthy nobility, royalty or otherwise important historical figures from kings and queens to Napoleon III. Today, many are open to the public. You can walk the … Continue reading
Spooky chateau lies abandoned in French countryside with animal heads left behind | Daily Mail Online
Frozen in time: Spooky chateau lies abandoned in the French countryside with paintings strewn on the floors and animal heads left behind A photographer from Le Havre took these stunning images in northern France of an abandoned mansion ‘France has an architectural heritage that is most impressive and I find it pitiful to see it die … Continue reading
Over 1000 sites given listed protection in 2016 – HeritageDaily – Heritage & Archaeology News
From Britain’s oldest water chute ride in Northamptonshire, Crimean War gunboat sheds and a rare clapper bridge to a recently exposed shipwreck in Somerset and six Victorian lamp-posts, Historic England has protected over 1000 historic sites in 2016. Roger Bowdler, Director of Listing at Historic England, said: “Over 1000 places have been added to the … Continue reading
Historical Seb Castle stands tall in southeastern Iran
12/19/16 Historical Seb Castle stands tall in southeastern Iran Source: Tehran Times The historical Seb Castle, with a height of 23 meters, stands tall as one of the tourist attractions in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. Seb Castle photo by Islamic Republic News Agency Located in a village of the same name, the castle was … Continue reading
Leeds Castle bolsters defences with ‘crime-fighting liquid’ – News – Kent News
Leeds Castle bolsters defences with ‘crime-fighting liquid’ 13:10 20 December 2016 Adele Couchman Picture; Sarah Medway Archant Warning signs will be displayed around the estate to deter thieves looking to steal key assets Leeds Castle has partnered with an innovate crime-fighting company in a bid to protect its most valuable assets from thieves by marking … Continue reading
Jordan’s Karak Castle expected to reopen next week | Al Bawaba
While Karak castle essentially dates back to the 12th century, Karak has been a fortress since biblical times. (Wikimedia Commons) The Crusader Karak Castle will likely be reopened to the public next week after the completion of security measures, an informed source said Tuesday. Four terrorists were killed in a security operation in the southern … Continue reading
The six Notts buildings which should never have been demolished | Nottingham Post
As anyone who has saved to get on to the first rung of the housing ladder will tell you, ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’. But what if, for example, it really is a castle – or for that matter a lovely untouched 17th century cottage – and the owner decides, for whatever reason, to … Continue reading