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A Short History of Castles - Information on Early and Medieval Castles and also on the Decline of Castles.
Build a Medieval Castle - Build your very own castle....this is a free download. "Build your own medieval castle, complete with towers, gatehouse and keep. To understand how an army lay siege to a castle, how a castle was defended, or what it might be like to live in a castle."
Castle Builder - WebQuest for seventh grade students.
Castles for Kids - These pages are especially for kids! Enjoy!
Castles for Kids II - Same name, different site.....all about King Edward and his castle.....don't forget to go to the next page at the bottom.
Castles - Hotlist from Kids Domain.
Castles - "There are a number of different types of castles. This page outlines very briefly the basics behind the development of the castle. Use the links to different parts of the castles section to see more detailed descriptions".
Castles in Medieval Times - History of castles.
Castles in Medieval Times - Same name, another site. NEW
Castle Learning Center - This is a great resource...."By providing these castle research pages, we hope to encourage students, writers, and enthusiasts of all ages to explore castles and to stimulate their creativity. Here you will find many areas of interest to help and guide you. You can also test your knowledge by taking the monthly castle quiz."
Castles of Britain - This site is dedicated to the promotion of British castles.
Castle of Wales - "Wales is often called the "Land of Castles" and rightly so, as it is home to some of Europe's finest surviving examples of medieval castle construction."
Castles of the Middle Ages NEW
Castles of the World - This Web site claims to have over 2,500 links!!!!
Castles on the Web - This site offers castle links, castle photos, castle site of the day, castles for kids, free castle web pages and more! This is a very comprehensive site on this topic.
Castle Terminology - Glossary of castle terms.
Ghosts in the Castle - From National Geographic....Click on the drawbridge to start your tour. Don't forget to enter your name and also a name for your castle.
How to Build a Cardboard Castle! NEW
Kids' Castle - Take a tour of a medieval castle. Point your mouse over the different areas to begin your tour.
Kids in the Castle - Lesson planning article from Education World.
Life in a Medieval Castle - Includes information on the hall, kitchen, water, chapel, and more.
Medieval Ages - A Promote GA project.......
Medieval Architecture - Hotlist of castle links.
Medieval Castles NEW
Medieval Seige - From PBS.....Includes a teacher's guide.
Motte and Bailey Castles - Descriptions of the two types of earthwork castles.
Mystery Castle - This page will feature a mystery castle each month. Clues will be given to help you identify the Welsh castle.
Parts of a Castle - Labeled diagram.
Skipton Castle Fun Page - Coloring pages, masks, models, word search, etc.
The Case of the King Who Was Crazy for Castles - "Was it an accident, suicide, or murder that killed King Ludwick 110 years ago? Read this story and then cast your vote."
The World of Castles - ThinkQuest
Vir-Ren Castle - Student project.
Welsh Castle Quiz - How much do you know about Welsh castles?
Heraldry Game - Online game.....learn about Shields, Knights and Heraldry. Role-play a young aristocrat, recognizing friends and enemies.
How a Boy Becomes a Knight - Just how did one become a knight in the middle ages? This information leads you through the stages to knighthood.
Knights - Includes information heraldry, weapons, becoming a knight, and more.
Knights in the Middle Ages NEW
Knight Quest - ThinkQuest
Knights - From D.K.s' Medieval Knights CD
Knight's Life: A Castle in the Background - "Though a knight might journey far and wide, camping by battlefield and tourney grounds, the castle, be it his own or his liege-lord's, was always his home."
Medieval Madness - ThinkQuest
Shields, Knights, and Heraldry - Download free software to create a coat of arms.
The Life of a Knight - Lesson plan for grades 9-12.
The Tournaments - Read about knights engaged in combat!
Updated: July 18, 2007
Created June 22, 2002
Jerrie S. Cheek
ETTC - Kennesaw State University
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