The Castles of Northumberland: the histories, locations and contemporary settings of Northumberland’s
great fortifications
Description :
This is the Standard Edition, printed on standard colour paper. A premium edition printed on premium colour paper is available at the higher cost of �. The premium 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, but many have survived in one way or the other –some as the ancestral seats of ancient families, some as hotels and places of leisure and entertainment, and some as ruins preserved for the modern visitor to explore.The author has selected 36 castles to explore, and presents each with their histories, their evolution through times of conflict, cannon and sword, and their places now in the modern world. Each has their own fascinating story to tell. The book includes visitor information and over 120 colour photographs.