English Castles by Adrian Pettifer

Guide to all the medieval English castles

This text provides a comprehensive and concise guide to all the medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today. English castles are a very diverse group, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to grassy earthworks and Border pele towers: true castles are a medieval phenomenon, spanning the centuries from the Norman Conquest to the accession of the Tudors.

History and description

English Castles by Adrian Pettifer contains over 500 main entries, grouped in traditional county order for geographical convenience, each giving a brief history and description of the castle. A short introduction supplies the historical background of the great explosion of castle building in the Middle Ages, and there is a glossary covering all aspects of castles in some detail. Full Ordnance Survey map references are given in the index.