English Medieval CastlesBatsford, 1954 - 208 pages |
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Page 49
... Kenilworth and Middleham , and the towers proper whose height is the greatest dimension , like Richmond , Rochester ( 21 ) , Castle Hedingham ( 22 ) or Porchester ( 4 ) . The internal arrangements of the tower keeps are also variable ...
... Kenilworth and Middleham , and the towers proper whose height is the greatest dimension , like Richmond , Rochester ( 21 ) , Castle Hedingham ( 22 ) or Porchester ( 4 ) . The internal arrangements of the tower keeps are also variable ...
Page 163
... Kenilworth successfully withstood a similar concentration for no less than six months , and in the end was not taken but surrendered only upon terms . No two facts could demonstrate more clearly the strength of the medieval stone castle ...
... Kenilworth successfully withstood a similar concentration for no less than six months , and in the end was not taken but surrendered only upon terms . No two facts could demonstrate more clearly the strength of the medieval stone castle ...
Page 170
... Kenilworth , for ex- ample , we may finally compare the manner of their ending . Bedford was eventually taken by storm and the garrison were hanged . The garrison of Kenilworth , who had given far greater trouble to the royal forces ...
... Kenilworth , for ex- ample , we may finally compare the manner of their ending . Bedford was eventually taken by storm and the garrison were hanged . The garrison of Kenilworth , who had given far greater trouble to the royal forces ...
Contents
Two Early Norman Castles | 23 |
THREE Early Stone Castles | 35 |
FOUR The Perfected Castle | 60 |
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