Castles of Brittan

Castles in Britain What is a castle? The word castle has a definition so extensive it can be used to describe anything from a trench during wartime to a massive stone structure. Simply put a castle is any fortified dwelling used for residential and defensive purposes. Though dark and gloomy, British castles made some of the best strongholds during the fourteenth through the eighteenth Centuries. Many Battles were fought in and around these castles. During …

…the most part a beautiful place to visit. Even if you are not interested in castles themselves the history behind these large stone mansions is enough to fascinate any American who is fortunate enough to get to tour them while in Britain. I erg any one who is interested in these castles to do some research for themselves. I personally found quite a bit of information about the castles in Britain that is exceptionally fascinating.