The Castles of Northumberland: the histories, locations and contemporary settings of Northumberland’s
historic castles
Description :
This is the Premium Edition, printed on premium colour paper for a sharper reading experience. A standard edition printed on standard colour paper is available at the lower cost of �. The standard edition is listed separately.The castles of Northumberland are a legacy of Norman invasion, of evolving feudal governance and of persistent conflict in the borders with Scotland. Some have fallen into decay, no more than scattered stones, but many have survived in one way or the other –some as grand ancestral seats, some as ruins preserved for the modern visitor to explore, and some as hotels and places of leisure and entertainment.The author has selected 36 Northumbrian castles to explore, and presents each with history, evolution through times of conflict, cannon and sword, and their places now in the modern world. Each has its own fascinating story to tell, tales of heroism, romance and deceit. The book includes visitor information and over 120 colour photographs.