1.6K views · 38 reactions | One of the ways the Norman Conquerors managed to maintain control over England was by constructing virtually-impenetrable stone castles, such as the one at Arundel Watch A Tour of Arundel Castle historyhit.com/arundelcastle | History Hit | Facebook

A quick fly-around Richmond Castle — one of the earliest Norman fortresses in England and still one of the strongest silhouettes in the whole of North Yorkshire. Nearly a thousand years on, it still dominates the town and the bend of the Swale. Built by Alan Rufus in the late 11th century, the castle has been everything from a statement of power to a garrison to a prison, and the keep remains one of the best-preserved in the country. From above, you really see how deliberately it commands the ri

A testament to Norman power, this mighty castle keep has stood for centuries, witnessing battles and countless stories. Its impressive form endures, a powerful symbol of medieval might. 🛡️🏰 #CastleKeep #NormanCastle #MedievalHistory #ThenAndNow #HistoricLandmark | Memoryglitz

👑 Step back in time in The National Lottery Heritage Fund Norman Palace! Explore Henry I’s royal apartments, lavishly decorated with period-accurate furniture and textiles. Spectacular immersive audio-visual projections bring the walls of the Great Hall alive. ⚱️ Discover over 900 objects in the stunning Gallery of Medieval Life: A British Museum Partnership, @britishmuseum’s first medieval gallery outside London. 🏰 Enjoy breath-taking views from the battlements via a new lift and staircase th