Medieval

Guide: Ritual/Ceremonial Mounds

These are raised platforms created first and foremost for cult, procession, assembly or conversion—not for fortification or routine boundary-making. They…

2 months ago

Guide: Fortified Barns in Yorkshire – A historical overview

Even in a rural community of mainly farmers, there are often reasons to wish to build or create a structure…

3 months ago

Guide: The Ard – Early Ploughing in English Brigantia

The ard, also known as a scratch plough, represents one of the earliest forms of agricultural technology used by the…

6 months ago

Guide: In Depth – Church Doors and Windows

The placement of church doors and windows, including the absence of eastern doors, reflects both theological symbolism and practical architectural…

6 months ago

The names Cambre, Cambria, Cumbria, and Cymru

The similarities between the names Cambre, Cambria, Cumbria, and Cymru (the native Welsh name for Wales) have been noted by…

7 months ago

The Border Reivers

The Border Reivers were a formidable force in the history of Britain, particularly during the tumultuous period from the late…

1 year ago

Early Christian syncretism and how the old ones hid amongst the new religion

Syncretism is where two or more differing beliefs become merged. In England, this first happened under Roman rule, where many…

1 year ago

The Lawson-Tancred family

The Lawson-Tancred family, with its roots deeply embedded in English history, boasts several notable figures who have made significant contributions…

1 year ago

Noble or Royal Houses and the House of Hauteville

This article introduces the concept of houses that embody a dynasty of influence and control, driven by feudal and familial…

1 year ago