Fortified Houses
Bishop’s Palace, St David’s, Wales
St David’s is rich in history. And was certainly a very important destination during the Middle Ages. In the 12thcentury, the Pope decreed that two trips to St David’s is equal to one trip to Rome – you can imagine how pilgrims flocked to this tiny city! People still do today. It…
Read MoreThe Camera of Adam of Jesmond
In the tranquil surroundings of Heaton Park, in the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, stands the ruin of the Camera of Adam. The historical value of this building is substantial, as it is an early example of a medieval fortified hall house. At this time, in the 13th century, not just anyone could build a fortified house. …
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