The Englishman Sir William Marshal (c. https://www.worldhistory.org/Sir_William_Marshal/ #History #ChepstowCastle #EnglishMedievalKnight #HenryIIofEngland

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. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1229/food-in-an-english-medieval-castle/ #History #CastleKeep #ChepstowCastle #DoverCastle

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

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. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1234/the-household-staff-in-an-english-medieval-castle/ #History #CastleKeep #ChepstowCastle #DoverCastle

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...https://www.worldhistory.org/Sir_William_Marshal/ #ChepstowCastle #EnglishMedievalKnight #HenryIIofEngland

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...https://www.worldhistory.org/Caernarfon_Castle/ #BeaumarisCastle #CaernarfonCastle #ChepstowCastle