Goodrich Castle in Herefordshire, England was built in the 11th Century by Godric of Mappestone. The castle is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture, and influenced the designs of many later castles. It feel into ruin during the English Civil War (1642–1651 CE) after being damaged by cannonballs. This gif shows how it would have appeared prior to the war.
Related Images
Map of the Norman Conquest of Britain, 1066 - 1086 - From Hastings to Domesday – The Making of Norman England
Map of the Norman World, c. 1130 - Conquest, Power and State-Building
Norman Invasion Fleet, Bayeux Tapestry
Kidwelly Castle, Reconstructed
Norman Cavalry at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry
Norman Selfe's Winning Design
Cite This Work
APA Style
Studios, N. (2020, April 16). Goodrich Castle, Reconstructed. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12083/goodrich-castle-reconstructed/
Chicago Style
Studios, NeoMam. "Goodrich Castle, Reconstructed." World History Encyclopedia, April 16, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12083/goodrich-castle-reconstructed/.
MLA Style
Studios, NeoMam. "Goodrich Castle, Reconstructed." World History Encyclopedia, 16 Apr 2020, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12083/goodrich-castle-reconstructed/.
