Anglo-Norman Castles

Symbols of the Anglo-Norman world

The castles of the 11th and 12th centuries are highly visible symbols of the Anglo-Norman world. This collection brings together some very significant articles, ranging in topic from history and archaeology to historic buildings.

Controversial feature

Castles remain a controversial feature of academic debate and here equal weight is given to seminal contributions that have defined the study of the subject while, at the same time, emphasizing newer approaches to the fortresses of the Anglo-Norman aristocracy. The studies in this volume range from discussion of the residential and military role of the castle to architectural symbolism and royal attitudes to baronial fortification.

Analysis of castle-building

Not only does this survey offer a detailed analysis of castle-building during the period but it also places Anglo-Norman castles within their braoder social, architectural and political context.