Castles and Landscapes - Power, Community and Fortification in Medieval England - O.H. Creighton
Castle Siting and Distribution
Castles and Landscapes - Power, Community and Fortification in Medieval England - O.H. Creighton
O.H. Creighton [+]
University of Exeter
O.H. Creighton is Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Exeter. He is the author (with R.A. Higham) of Medieval Castles (Shire, 2003)
Description
This chapter draws attention to the variety of functions a castle can have, as well as the broad range of topographical sites it can occupy. Moreover, the defensive strength and the strategic value are only a small part of the motivation to build a castle in a particular place. The site's accessibility and viability as an estate, as well as the aesthetic qualities were considered of equal or greater importance.