Remote Links

Note: The Castles of Wales provides only serious, quality remote links. We link only to other well-done, informative web sites related to Wales, castles, and/or medieval history. We feel strongly that the sites we link to reflect on our own efforts here as well. If you have a serious site that you would like to see included on this page, please let the editors know. Diolch yn fawr.

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A Brief History of Wales

Peter N. Williams, a native Welshman, has written a "Brief History of Wales" comprising 19 chapters and covering the whole sweep of Welsh history, as part of the Britannia Internet Magazine. The goal of his work is to tell the story from the Welsh point of view and to place the culture and language of the people in their proper historical context.

http://www.britannia.com/wales/whist.html

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Gatehouse: A Comprehensive Listing of Medieval Castles & Fortifications

Philip Davis, a contributor to the Castles of Wales web site, is the creator of a project called "Gatehouse," which at its core are databases of the medieval fortified sites of England Wales and the Islands. The databases which are searchable and also freely downloadable are based on combining the national and regional sites and monuments records and extensive research of numerous academic texts. The databases aim to give basic information on the site, such as name, OS map grid references and a brief description of any remains and give full references to websites, texts, journal articles and other resources for more informed comment. The site is supported by a bibliography and some other resources such as distribution maps and a list of 'licences to crenellate'.

http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Menu3.html

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Castles on the Web

Castles on the Web was one of the first and remains one of the best castle sites on the Internet. In addition to presenting an extensive list of links to different castle sites from all over the world, Castles on the Web provides other related links as well, everything from medieval heraldry and other medieval studies, to their popular "Castles for Kids" section. This award-winning site definitely has something for everyone.

http://www.castlesontheweb.com/

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The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

The Royal Commission has a national role in the management of the Archaeological, built and maritime heritage of wales as the originator, Curator and supplier of authoritative information for individual, Corporate and governmental decision-makers, researchers and the general public. To this end it:

Surveys, Interprets and Records the man-made environment of Wales.

Compiles, Maintains and Curates the National Monuments Record of Wales.

Promotes an Understanding of this Information by all appropriate means.

http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/

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The Early British Kingdoms Web Site

Created by historian David Nash Ford, the Early British Kingdoms web site features the history of the Celtic nations which emerged in Britain after the withdrawal of the Roman Administration in the period generally known as the "Dark Ages". The site is divided into several sections, including Kingdoms, Royalty, Saints, Pedigrees, Archaeology, and King Arthur. The author is also developing an area covering the adversaries of these people: the Saxons, Scots & Picts. Mr. Ford is also History Editor of Britannia.com and you will find most Early British Kingdoms pages mirrored there. This informative resource is highly recommended by the Castles of Wales web site as an online complement to "The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens" by Mike Ashley.

http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/

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Staying in Wales-Aros yng Nghymru

Ten years in the making, this network uses GIS location-based mapping to help visitors to find their way round Wales. It covers 76 castles and national monuments in the care of Cadw Welsh Historic Monuments; re-enactments and other events that take place at many of them throughout the year; places to stay in the neighbourhood, and other things to see and do close by including 134 local museums and galleries. Staying in Wales also works in conjunction with WalesCalendar.com, providing information on festivals and events up and down the country including numerous food festivals, farmers' markets, national events and local eisteddfodau.

http://StayingInWales.com/

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NOVA Online: Life in a Castle

Learn more about medieval siege warfare by visiting the NOVA web site pages on life in a medieval castle. The site teaches visitors about medieval siege engines, in particular the trebuchet, a fearful weapon used against castle defenders. The NOVA site explains how their team of engineers and historians built their own a working trebuchets, a story that was featured in a recent PBS NOVA television episode. You can even try out the trebuchet yourself via an interactive game! A very entertaining and informative site. Highly recommended.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/castle.html

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NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources

This award-winning site claims to be "The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources" and once you begin exploring NetSURF's massive index of sites, you'll understand why. This is a great collection of links to serious sites covering a wide range of medieval-world topics. For you castle buffs, check out their section on medieval castles. Highly recommended!

http://netserf.cua.edu/default.cfm

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Britain's Castle Studies Group

Britain's Castle Studies Group includes members both professional and amateur from a wide and varied range of historical and archaeological backgrounds, both in the British Isles and overseas. The group seeks to promote the study of castles in all their forms and by all possible means: documentary studies, architectural history, fieldwork and excavation.

http://www.castlestudiesgroup.org.uk

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The Current Archaeology Home Page

Many of the Castles of Wales would still be buried beneath tons of earth and rubble if not for the efforts of archaeologists. Although there are many archaeological sites on the Internet, the Current Archaeology Homepage is surly the premier site for information about excavation projects in Great Britain. This well-organized site contains photographs and detailed information on current excavation projects as well as links to other archaeological sites on the net.

http://www.archaeology.co.uk/

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Castle Accommodations

Traveling to Britain? Looking to spend time in a real medieval castle? The Castles of Britain web site features information on available castle accommodations in Britain and much, much more. You'll find listings for castles offering a wide range of accommodations, including those offering their facilities for weddings and conferences. Don't just visit a medieval castle, try staying in one!

http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castle4.htm

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Welsh Genealogy

If you are interested in Welsh genealogy, I highly recommend that you visit John Ball's web site, an impressive project offering a wide range of links and resources for those tracing their Welsh ancestry. If you've ever longed to find that one great Welsh genealogy web site, look no further.

http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/index.htm

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Medieval Wales: Historical Novels

The historical novels of Sharon Kay Penman have won widespread critical acclaim since the publication of her first novel, The Sunne in Splendour, in 1982. Her Welsh trilogy, begins with Here Be Dragons, the story of Llewelyn the Great, continues with Falls the Shadow, and finishes with The Reckoning, the story of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd's dream of an independent and united Wales. Sharon Kay Penman, with her superb sense of story and her sure grasp of history, makes the thirteenth century so compelling it is hard to return to the twentieth.

http://www.sharonkaypenman.com/

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Traditional Welsh Music

Traditional Welsh folk tunes await you at Barry Taylor's midi-file web site. Some of Barry's work is already featured here at the Castles of Wales (Men of Harlech - All through the Night), and we are pleased to now provide a link to his own web site, where you'll find a variety of traditional Welsh and Celtic tunes.

http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/

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