Places in Medieval Britain
The resources below explore towns, cities, counties, castles, abbeys and other sites of historical interest in Britain.
The 28 Cities of Britain
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
Battle Abbey
Photos are accompanied by extensive background on the Abbey that commemorates the Battle of Hastings, at Mike Cook's Castles, Abbeys and Medieval Buildings site.
Photos are accompanied by extensive background on the Abbey that commemorates the Battle of Hastings, at Mike Cook's Castles, Abbeys and Medieval Buildings site.
Canterbury Tour
Enter at one of four landmarks or use the clickable map to tour the city courtesy of Peter Collinson, who provides numerous photographic views and lighthearted background text.
Enter at one of four landmarks or use the clickable map to tour the city courtesy of Peter Collinson, who provides numerous photographic views and lighthearted background text.
Images of Sites from the Medieval Celtic Fringe
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
MAELDUNE: Light on Maldon's Distant Past
Well-done online book on the roots and history of Maldon includes an excellent segment on the famous 10th-century battle.
Well-done online book on the roots and history of Maldon includes an excellent segment on the famous 10th-century battle.
Medieval English Towns
An excellent resource by Stephen Alsford provides an introduction to the history of medieval boroughs, capsule histories of several British towns, info on office-holding, a glossary, map, and much more.
An excellent resource by Stephen Alsford provides an introduction to the history of medieval boroughs, capsule histories of several British towns, info on office-holding, a glossary, map, and much more.
Monasteries of the Yorkshire Dales & Moors
Photos and background on more than 20 churches, cathedrals and monasteries in Yorkshire, presented by David Nash Ford at Britannia Internet Magazine.
Photos and background on more than 20 churches, cathedrals and monasteries in Yorkshire, presented by David Nash Ford at Britannia Internet Magazine.
The Origins of the English Village
Five-page overview of professor Mick Aston's research into English villages includes plenty of photos and diagrams. Nicely done at the Current Archaeology site.
Five-page overview of professor Mick Aston's research into English villages includes plenty of photos and diagrams. Nicely done at the Current Archaeology site.
Westminster Abbey
The official website includes a tour that offers a brief history of the church that was once a monastery and the coronation spot of kings.
The official website includes a tour that offers a brief history of the church that was once a monastery and the coronation spot of kings.
Wrong Side of the River...
Jessica A. Browner's extensive, well-researched, and well-annotated treatise on "London's disreputable South Bank" reveals Southwark as it was three to four centuries ago with numerous facts and data.
Jessica A. Browner's extensive, well-researched, and well-annotated treatise on "London's disreputable South Bank" reveals Southwark as it was three to four centuries ago with numerous facts and data.