A Journey through time…
Castles, Towers, Walls and Moats, Macholations and Arrow slits, All Tell a Story!
If you're into History, Architecture and Castles, you are in the right place!
The Castle Connoisseur project strives to inspire passion for historical adventure by going where many have been before and documenting the stories and events that occurred in these places.
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Knowing a castle’s construction date reveals its historical context, defensive technology, and architectural style.
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Knowing who built a castle shows its original purpose and the power behind it. It explains design, materials and defenses and place the site historically.
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Knowing why a castle was built reveals its purpose, history, and the society that created it.
No. of Castles in Europe:
150,000
No. of Castles in Ireland
30,000
According to Discover Ireland
