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Castle Geyser is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is noted for the particularly large geyserite sinter deposits, which form its cone. These deposits have been likened in appearance to a castle.
Another successful "PhotoDay" the Preston Castle in the books. After 14 years of shooting out there, I still fund new ways to make images. As the light changes throughout the day, the Castle takes on very different looks.
I am now looking forward to the August sunset session.
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Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Set in peaceful countryside near the Welsh border, the castle, timber-framed gatehouse and parish church form an unforgettably picturesque group.
Although it looks much older, Castle Stewart was built in the early 17th century, but was evidently modeled on a much older style, in a period when very different ideas were entertained as to what constituted a suitable and commodious laird's dwelling. As well as the simple oblong plan, the antique character was maintained by finishing the walls with a parapet all the way round, projected only very slightly on plain corbels.
Various details here, become clear to the discerning eye! The lowermost level visible is the second floor, the level above the first floor Hall. The lowermost floor contained a low ceilinged room, which had no fireplace and was therefore presumably a store room, not a kitchen.
The second floor, the lowermost level shown in this photo, would normally have been the private quarters of the laird's family. The left jamb of the fireplace can be seen near the bottom centre of the photo, and parts of the other jamb to the right. All but a small section of the lintel has gone. The large opening over to the left (west), with the slipping key-stone, is a window recess and judging by the section of dressed stone within the walling, there was another in the east wall. The smaller opening, rebated for a door, was a wall chamber or perhaps a garderobe. There are two corbel stones sticking out of the wall above the fireplace, which are too low to support the floor of the next level up, and I guess must have supported a stone hood over the fireplace.
There are two more corbel stones above the aforementioned pair, which did support the third floor, the line of which can also be seen cut into the west wall. The fireplace at this level is also visible in the west wall. MacGibbon & Ross, whose view of the castle was obscured by ivy in 1889, wrote the following:
"On the third floor, on the west side, the lintel of a very large fireplace (8 feet to 10 feet wide) appears in good preservation, forming an example of a straight arch in four stones, and a key-stone, checked to prevent slipping, which still hangs amid the ivy as if in mid-air. Above this lintel there runs a moulded cornice, decorated with good-sized dog-teeth ornamentation. This is the only piece of decorative work traceable in the building, which, however, is completely obscured, both inside and outside, with a dense covering of ivy, concealing all further details."
That fireplace has now completely gone (or been removed) except for one small section of the right jamb, with a piece of the lintel sitting on it, sticking out "as if in mid air".
The reflection of Cinderella Castle in the stream that runs on the side of castle in Walt Disney World.
Trakai Castle. Near Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. This is a castle sitting on an island in the middle of a big lake. You have to cross two bridges to get to it. Obviously it's pretty popular with tourists. There is a museum inside, but most people just come to wander around the outside (which is actually much more impressive). Trakai is about a half-hour drive from Lithuania's capital of Vilnius.
Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle, now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset, England. The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called the Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. After the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, William de Mohun constructed a timber castle on the site as part of the pacification of Somerset. A stone shell keep was built on the motte by the start of the 12th century, and the castle survived a siege during the early years of the Anarchy. At the end of the 14th century the de Mohuns sold the castle to the Luttrell family, who continued to occupy the property until the late 20th century.
Matsuyama Castle (松山城 Matsuyama-jō) is a flatland-mountain castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, whose height is 132 meters, in Matsuyama city in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku
The road to the castle was closed so I parked up and marched down the hill through the trees. I slipped and very very nearly impaled my throat with a broken branch, how embarrassing would that have been?!
Fyvie Castle is a castle in the village of Fyvie, near Turriff in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
The earliest parts of Fyvie Castle date from the 13th century - some sources claim it was built in 1211 by William the Lion. Fyvie was the site of an open-air court held by Robert the Bruce, and Charles I lived there as a child. Following the Battle of Otterburn in 1390, it ceased to be a royal stronghold and instead fell into the possession of five successive families - Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Leith - each of whom added a new tower to the castle. The oldest of these, the Preston tower (located on the far right as one faces the main facade of Fyvie), dates to between 1390 and 1433. The impressive Seton tower forms the entrance, and was erected in 1599 by Alexander Seton; Seton also commissioned the great processional staircase several years later. The Gordon tower followed in 1777, and the Leith in 1890.
Inside, the castle stronghold features a great wheel stair, a display of original arms and armour, and a collection of portraits.
Manus O'Cahan and Montrose fought a successful minor battle against the Covenant Army at Fyvie Castle on October 28, 1644. The battlefield is currently under research to be inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Scottish Historical Environment Policy of 2009.[ Following Victorian trends, the grounds and adjoining Loch Fyvie were landscaped in the 19th century. The Scottish industrialist Alexander Leith (later Baron Leith of Fyvie) bought the castle in 1885. It was sold to the National Trust for Scotland in 1984 by his descendants
A closer view of the castle mound at Fotheringhay Castle, where Richard III was born on 2nd October 1452.
Church of St. Michael , Castle Frome, Herefordshire standing in the north part of the parish, is built of local sandstone
In 1086 Castle Frome belonged to Roger de Lacy, who inherited numerous estates in Herefordshire and Shropshire from his father Walter who died in 1085. The family was based at Weobley, and their lands included 58 manors valued in 1086 at £234.00 at least, an enormous sum for the time - Castle Frome named Brismerfrum after its pre-Conquest owner Brihtmer (with Brichtmer(es)froma and Castelli in the margin). Walter a great benefactor, is thought to have built an earlier church and also a motte & bailey castle which survives as a small mound 350 yards to the east.
Son Roger de Lacy was banished in 1096 when the estates passed to his brother Hugh who died c1115 and whose only child Sybil married Payn FitzJohn, who thus inherited most of the Lacy fortune Sybil survived her husband who died in 1137
The present chancel and nave were built in the first half of the 12c, possibly by Sybil and her husband. The magnificent carved font installed c1150 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/0E731B may also be thanks to Sybil.
High on a window ledge in the chancel is a small carved figure of a knight holding a heart, possibly Adam de Lacy (d.1297) Stolen in 2012, he was returned in 2014 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/1c8J19
Restoration took place in 15c with the installation of windows and new roofs in the nave and chancel
The tower has 3 bells, one inscribed in lombardic capitals "Mauddillamor. W.T." probably mediæval.
The Unett family acquired the manor on the marriage in 1432 of John Unett with heiress Elizabeth Brace grand daughter of lord of the manor Sir William Devereux a descendant of the Lacys - there is a tomb by the altar steps of mid 17c www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/k2i0jc
All restored in 1878 when the bell-turret was re-built and the north vestry and south porch added.
Hochosterwitz Castle (also known as Burg Hochosterwitz) is considered to be one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles. It is situated on a 160 metres (520 ft) Dolomite rock near Sankt Georgen am Längsee, east of the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan in Carinthia. The castle can be seen from about 30 km (19 mi) away on a clear day. First mentioned in 860.
Bran Castle is a castle in the Romanian village of Bran, 16 miles southwest of Brașov. It is a national monument and landmark in Romania.
Commonly known outside Romania as Dracula's Castle, it is often erroneously referred to as the home of the title character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. There is no evidence that Stoker knew anything about this castle, which has only vague associations with Vlad the Impaler, the assumed inspiration for Dracula.
The castle is now a museum dedicated to displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie the last Queen of Romania as the wife of King Ferdinand I.
Kenilworth Castle, near Coventry, England, is an excellent example of how some castles evolved from relatively humble origins into powerful fortresses and then into comfortable homes and palaces.
For a dramatic silhouette view, please link below :
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Fortress
The castle began as a Norman motte and bailey castle of earth and timber, erected between 1100 and 1135 by Geoffrey de Clinton, Chamberlain to Henry I. In the reign of King John (1199-1216) major work was undertaken to make the castle a strongly defended royal fortress. Kenilworth Castle’s defensive capabilities were tested in 1265 when the castle was held by a garrison of 1,200 rebels. Kenilworth castle did not witness any further military action until the Civil War in 1649 when the castle was used as a garrison by both Royalists and Parliamentarians.
Tudor Palace
Between 1361-1399 the building programme of the Duke of Lancaster John of Gaunt, changed the castle’s role from defensive to palatial. Domestic buildings were added and work began to make the castle more comfortable. The castle once again became a royal residence when Gaunt’s son became King Henry IV. In 1553, John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, was granted the castle. Both he and his niece Lady Jane Grey were executed for treason by Queen Mary. However, the castle was regained ten years later by his son Robert Dudley, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, whom she made Earl of Leicester. The castle now entered its most romantic period as Dudley completed the transformation of Kenilworth to a stately Elizabethan palace. Elizabeth did indeed visit several times, the most famous being in 1575 when she stayed for nineteen days.
Castle Ward
Co Down, Northern Ireland.
Castle Ward has been the home of the Ward family since ca. 1570.
The current building was built in the early 1760's.
The house and its gardens were presented to the National Trust in 1952.
Biar Castle, Spain. Built in the XII century as a defensive post by the Almohads, a group defending a fanatic view of Islam. The Almohads form a Caliphat centered in the Magreb and were able to conquer much of Al-Andalus. They end was signalized by their defeat against a Christian army in the battle of Navas de Tolosa in 1212.
In 1859 Baron Charles van Caloen and his wife, nee Savina countess de Gourcy Serainchamps commissioned the English architect Edward Welby Pugin to build a new castle. Three years later Jean Bethune took over the task, lending a Flemish tone to the then dominant neo-Gothic, Christian style of building. Loppem Castle later came to play a prominent role in the political history of Belgium at the end of World War 1. In late autumn 1918 the castle became the headquarters of the Belgian Army and the seat of the so-called Loppem Government. King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth stayed there during this period.
The best preserved medieval castle in Czech republic.
"Hard as a bone (Kost)"
Český ráj, Czech republic
Castle Campbell is a medieval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, in central Scotland. It was the lowland seat of the earls and dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, from the 15th to the 19th century, and was visited by Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century.
History
The castle was originally known as Castle Gloom, possibly deriving from the Scottish Gaelic: glom, meaning a chasm, and referring to the narrow gorges to either side of the site. The naturally defended position may have been the site of a motte in the 12th century. The present tower was built in around 1430 for John Stewart, Lord Lorn, (d.1463) or one of his kinsmen.
In 1465 the property was acquired by Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll, (d.1493) on his marriage to Isabel, Lord Lorn's daughter. The first historical record of the castle dates from the following year, when Pope Paul II issued a bull against Walter Stewart, son of Lord Lorn, for attacking and damaging the "Place of Glowm". Argyll, who was at the papal court at the time, may have been instrumental in arranging the Pope's intervention. The tower shows signs of early rebuilding following this episode.
The acquisition of Gloom expanded the power of the Campbells from Argyll in the west into central Scotland, and suited his position as Master of the Household to James III, which required his frequent presence at court. In 1488 Argyll petitioned the newly crowned James IV to formally change the name of Gloom to Castle Campbell, and this was done by an act of parliament. The change in name may imply that the term "castle" was seen as particularly prestigious, requiring royal approval for its use. At this time, the castle would have comprised the tower house, with other buildings arranged around the courtyard, and gardens outside. The east range was probably added first, and some time after the accession of the 2nd Earl in 1493 the large south range was begun. This building shows the influence of the contemporary works at Stirling Castle, now known as the King's Old Building. It included a state apartment of hall, outer chamber and bedchamber, with large south-facing windows overlooking the gardens and the view across the Devon Valley. The range also provided additional private lodgings, and was accessed via two symmetrically placed stairways facing the courtyard
16th century
In the 16th century, the 4th Earl of Argyll (d.1558) embraced the cause of religious Reformation, and became one of the leading Protestant lords of his day. His family supported the Calvinist preacher John Knox while he was in Scotland in the 1550s. Knox visited Castle Campbell and preached there, some time in 1556. In January 1563 Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed at Castle Campbell on the occasion of the marriage of Margaret, sister to the 5th Earl of Argyll, and James Stewart, Lord Doune. However, on the marriage of Queen Mary and Lord Darnley two years later, Argyll joined other Protestant lords in rebellion. During the Chaseabout Raid which followed, Mary and Darnley received the surrender of Castle Campbell. In the more peaceful 1590s Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, rebuilt the east range of the castle to link the south range with refurbished guest chambers in the tower. The new work consisted of a fine two-arched loggia facing the courtyard, with a façade of polished ashlar masonry above. Behind this were galleries, fashionable additions to the accommodation within the castle, and new stairs to north and south. The east range has been compared to the north courtyard façade at Crichton Castle which was erected around the same time. An inventory of 1595 records the furniture, tapestries, carpets and other items in each room of the castle, including a total of 47 beds.
Destruction and later history
The Earls of Argyll continued to support the Protestant cause, and in the religious conflicts of the mid-17th century Archibald Campbell, 8th Earl of Argyll, became the leader of the Presbyterian Covenanters, in opposition to the leading Royalist James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose. In 1645 Montrose's troops, on their way to the Battle of Kilsyth, laid waste to the lands around Castle Campbell, including Dollar and Muckhart. Many of Montrose's men were MacLeans, long-standing adversaries of the Campbells. The castle itself was undamaged, and no siege was attempted. In response, Argyll ordered the destruction of Menstrie Castle and Airthrie Castle, both seats of Royalists. After the execution of Charles I the Campbells initially supported Charles II, with Argyll placing the crown of Scotland on Charles' head at Scone in 1651. However, Argyll opposed Charles' invasion of England, and in 1652 he submitted to Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth. Cromwell's forces were garrisoned in Castle Campbell in 1653. In July 1654, Royalist rebels attacked and burned Castle Campbell over two nights.
Argyll was executed following the Restoration of 1660 and his son, the 9th Earl, built Argyll's Lodging in Stirling rather than renovate Castle Campbell. Apart from being briefly garrisoned during the Jacobite rising of 1715 the castle was abandoned, and in 1805 the 6th Duke of Argyll sold it to Crawford Tait of Harviestoun, an adjacent estate. In 1859 Harviestoun, and Castle Campbell, was bought by businessman and former Lord Provost of Glasgow Sir Andrew Orr. His son James Orr had excavations carried out at the castle in the 1870s, turning up fragments of stained glass from the windows of the south range.
In 1948 the then-owners of the Harviestoun estate gave Dollar Glen to the National Trust for Scotland, who arranged for the castle to be cared for by the Ministry of Works. Restoration works have included a new roof on the tower, and excavations in the 1980s which revealed charred timbers from the 1654 burning. The castle is now managed by Historic Scotland. [Wikipedia]
View of the Wachau Valley from the castle above Dürnstein.
It was worth the hike. Shelly and I were not planning on going to the top, but somehow after wandering around town we found a path leading up the hill. Spectacular views and several benches along the way to stop to rest. We were surprised that only two other people were at the top and they left soon after we arrived. We had the place to ourselves.
Castle Howard, a magnificent 18th-century stately home in York, England, is an architectural masterpiece set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, its baroque grandeur is evident in its majestic domes, ornate interiors, and extensive art collection. Visitors can explore beautifully landscaped gardens, serene lakes, and woodland paths, offering picturesque views year-round. The estate also hosts various events, including historical tours, weddings, and seasonal festivities, making it a vibrant cultural hub. Castle Howard’s rich history and stunning beauty make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Dunelma Castle on Strone Point on the Firth of Clyde.
It was built in in 1886 in the Scottish baronial style as a yachting lodge for James Coats, whose fortune came for the Paisley textile multinational J.P.Coats and sons.
James Coats had a reputation for eccentricity and philanthropy, he became increasingly reclusive and legend has it that he never stayed in Dunselma.
Photos of the inside I found on this Rightmove site www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-37013644.html
www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/sc-5075-strone-dunselma-...