Tag: masonry

• The Medieval Kerak Castle | Discovering Jordan

  

  I was on the last few days of my tour of Jordan in the Middle East, when I had found myself in the medieval Kerak Castle, and I was in awe. I have been to many castles throughout Europe before, but this was my first in the Levant. This impressive fortification is one of the…

  shezlikethewind

  December 29, 2022

  Jetsetting

  al-karak, archaeology, architecture, castle, crusaders, explore, historical, history, jordan, karak, kerak, kings highway, levant, luxury, masonry, middle east, petra, road trip, tour, travel, vacation

• Skipton’s Medieval Castle | Discovering England

  

  Skipton Castle located in North Yorkshire is a fine example of an English medieval fortified castle, with over 900 years of history. It was originally built in 1090 by a Norman Baron, Robert de Romile, as a motte and baily type castle, and was later rebuilt in stone to withstand Scottish attacks. Skipton Castle is…

  shezlikethewind

  November 27, 2022

  Jetsetting

  archaeology, architecture, castle, England, europe, explore, fortress, great britain, history, luxury, masonry, medieval, road trip, skipton castle, tourist, travel, United Kingdom, vacation, york