Albecq Medieval Site 02
A medieval site in Albecq, Guernsey, which was excavated in 1995. One of three buildings, which were occupied in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. 18 silver coins, buried aro
In the early 13th century, the sound of iron being forged echoed through the hills of France, heralding a new era in castle architecture. This period marked a pivotal transformation in the design and construction of fortresses, driven by the integration of ironworking into traditional building practices. The fusion of iron technology with masonry and carpentry redefined the defensive capabilities of castles, making them formidable bastions of power and control. The use of iron in castle construction was not simply a matter of aesthetic or military fashion. It represented a significant technological advancement that altered the balance of power. See our article on the How Castle Architecture Evolved: Iron and Innovation in 13th-Century France.
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