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.

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.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Castle Guédelon

The LA Times travel section covers the construction of a castle according to medieval methods in Burgundy.

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

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)