Monday, July 26, 2010
Remains of Medieval Church Found in Switzerland
In Moutier, Canton Bern, Switzerland, archeologists have found the wall and apse of a medieval church. The date of the ruins is currently unknown pending further research.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Preservation Project Completed at Sherwood Palace
A former palace of King John in Sherwood Forest has been secured and will reopen to the public. Three walls of the onetime hunting lodge remain above ground.
Labels:
Palace,
preservation,
restoration
Preservation Project Completed at Sherwood Palace
A former palace of King John in Sherwood Forest has been secured and will reopen to the public. Three walls of the onetime hunting lodge remain above ground.
Labels:
Palace,
preservation,
restoration
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Castle Guédelon
The LA Times travel section covers the construction of a castle according to medieval methods in Burgundy.
Labels:
castle
Friday, July 9, 2010
Medieval Castle Unearthed in Denmark
The foundations of the late thirteenth century castle of King Erik Menved have been found on the Island of Samsø. Archaeologists from the National Museum initially did not realize that their find was part of a larger building. Excavation will continue at the site.
Story in the Copenhagen Post
Story in the Copenhagen Post
Labels:
castle
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Sketch of Medieval Saint Paul's for Sale
A Wenceslaus Hollar sketch of (pre-Great Fire) Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, will be auctioned by Sotheby's on July 6.
Link to article (includes photograph of sketch)
Link to article (includes photograph of sketch)
Labels:
images of Gothic,
Saint Paul's
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