Places in Medieval Britain
The resources below explore towns, cities, counties, castles, abbeys and other sites of historical interest in Britain.
David Nash Ford's list of 28 cities identified in
The History of the Britons by Nennius, and their possible locations today.
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.
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.
Very nice photos of significant historical sites throughout Britain, including Glastonbury, St. Ninian's Cave, and Tintagel. Provided at the ORB.
Well-done online book on the roots and history of Maldon includes an excellent segment on the famous 10th-century battle.
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.
Photos and background on more than 20 churches, cathedrals and monasteries in Yorkshire, presented by David Nash Ford at Britannia Internet Magazine.
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.
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.
