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An aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales. Built from the 13th century CE by Edward I (r. 1272-1307 CE), it is considered one of the finest examples of a medieval castle with concentric defensive walls.

Launceston Castle in Cornwall, England. It is an example of a motte and bailey castle and was first built in the 11th century CE and added to in subsequent centuries.

The original wooden doors of Chepstow Castle in southern Wales. The castle was first built c. 1067 CE by Earl William FitzOsbern and then extended from c. 1190 CE by Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE). The doors, dated using tree-ring...

Caerlaverock Castle is a triangular, moated castle built in the 13th Century CE. The castle has been partially demolished and rebuilt numerous times over the centuries, but its unique shape has remained constant. Located in Dumfries and...

Chepstow Castle in southern Wales. The castle was first built c. 1067 CE by Earl William FitzOsbern and then extended from c. 1190 CE by Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE).

Statue of Amakusa Shiro at Hara Castle, photograph by Matthew Allison, 4 October 2025. Amakusa Shiro (1621-1638) was the supposed leader of the Shimabara Rebellion, a Christian uprising in southern Japan from 1637-1638. After a protracted...

Caernarfon Castle, Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England from 1283 to 1330 CE.

An example of a castle vice or spiral staircase, Caerphilly Castle, Wales. 1268-1290 CE.

The two inner wards (baileys) of Caernarfon Castle, Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England from 1283 to 1330 CE.

The Eagle Tower of Caernarfon Castle, Wales. The castle was built by Edward I of England from 1283 to 1330 CE.