Questions abound and answers are afoot! Castles are the quintessential symbol of the middle ages, but why and when did they become a permanent fixture in the English landscape? How were they built? What was daily life like in a castle? Trace the development of English castles from Iron Age earthworks and Roman fortresses to the coastal forts of Henry VIII. Learn about architectural features, defensive innovations and evolving social and military functions. Highlights include Roman and Saxon Shore Forts and castles at York, Carlisle, Warwick, Rochester and Leeds. Slide presentation and color handouts.

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