Early castles in the medieval landscape of Wiltshire

Author

Creighton, Oliver H.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Wiltshire archaeological and natural history magazine. 2000, Vol. 93, 105-119, 4 ill., maps, plans

ISSN

0262-6608

Abstract (en)

Presents the evidence for early castles in Wiltshire with the benefit of recent advances in castle studies, not least a major reassessment of the importance of earth and timber fortification. Previous studies of Wiltshire castles have tended to focus upon a small number of the more major sites. Redresses the balance in favour of more minor, predominantly rural, early castle sites - those with likely occupation during the period ca.1066-1216. Frames these sites within the context of contemporary medieval landscapes. A holistic approach to early castles emphasizes their important contribution to the medieval landscape, as evident in their interrelationships with settlement topography, patterns of ecclesiastical provision and teneurial geography.

Subject (en)

• Castles
• Earthworks (archaeology)
• Great Britain
• Wiltshire (GBR)
• 1000-1300
• Countryside
• Patronage
• Excavations
• Settlement (occupation)

Subject (fr)

• Château fort
• Ouvrage de terre (archéologie)
• Grande-Bretagne
• Wiltshire (GBR)
• 1000-1300
• Campagne
• Mécénat
• Fouilles
• Peuplement

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier20010101-00147065

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