#ChepstowCastle

2024-05-19

Castle, Marten's Tower, Chepstow, Wales between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles Wales Chepstow

#Castle,MartensTower #Chepstow #Wales #ChepstowCastle #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image is a vintage photograph of Chepstow Castle, located in Wales. The castle features a prominent tower with intricate stonework. There's vegetation visible around the base of the tower and on the ground, indicating a natural setting surrounding the historical site. A pathway leads up to the entrance of the castle, providing access to this significant architectural landmark. The overall scene evokes a sense of history and preservation of ancient heritage.
2024-05-19

Castle, II, Chepstow, Wales between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the British Isles Wales Chepstow

#Castle,II #Chepstow #Wales #ChepstowCastle #photography #historicalPhotos

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The image you've provided appears to be a historical photograph depicting a medieval castle, likely Chepstow Castle in Wales. The photo captures the castle from across a body of water, possibly a moat or river, emphasizing its imposing stone structure with multiple levels and battlements. The surrounding environment is lush with greenery, indicating that the photograph was taken during a time when nature has reclaimed some of the once-clear land around the castle.

The color tones are warm and earthy, suggesting an old-fashioned or vintage quality to the image, which adds to its historical value. There is no text present in the image that provides additional context or information about it. The visual content of the photograph serves as a window into the past, showcasing the architectural style and landscape of that era.
World History Encyclopediawhencyclopedia@mstdn.social
2023-06-21

If one was looking to enjoy a fine meal in the medieval world then the best place to find a handsomely laid dinner table was in the local castle. worldhistory.org/article/1229/ #History #CastleKeep #ChepstowCastle #DoverCastle

Screenshots from yesterday at Chepstow Castle in Wales w the Castle Crew #chepstowcastle #wales

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World History Encyclopediawhencyclopedia@mstdn.social
2023-04-02

An English medieval castle, if a large one, could have a household staff of at least 50 people, which included all manner of specialised and skilled workers such as cooks, grooms, carpenters, masons, falconers, and musicians, as well as a compliment of knights, bowmen, and crossbow operators. worldhistory.org/article/1234/ #History #CastleKeep #ChepstowCastle #DoverCastle

World History Encyclopediawhencyclopedia@mstdn.social
2022-12-28

The Englishman Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE, aka William the Marshal), Earl of Pembroke, is one of the most celebrated knights of the Middle Ages. Renowned for his fighting skills, he remained undefeated in tournaments, spared the life of Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199 CE) in battle, and rose to become Marshal and then Protector of the Kingdom - king in all but name. Shortly after W...worldhistory.org/Sir_William_M #ChepstowCastle #EnglishMedievalKnight #HenryIIofEngland

World History Encyclopediawhencyclopedia@mstdn.social
2022-11-19

Caernarfon Castle (aka Caernarvon) is located in North Wales and was first built from 1283 CE by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) to help, along with several other major castles, control the newly conquered area. As the administrative capital of Edward's still hostile province, Caernarfon Castle was tested in military attacks and modifications were then made to improve its defences which i...worldhistory.org/Caernarfon_Ca #BeaumarisCastle #CaernarfonCastle #ChepstowCastle

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