The Rebellion of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster Thomas’s rebellion against Edward II culminated in the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322, where Thomas was defeated and executed.Dunstanburgh Castle was briefly besieged but remained largely intact. After Thomas’s death, the castle passed to the Crown. The Wars of the Roses During the 15th century, Du

The Founder: Thomas, Earl of Lancaster Dunstanburgh Castle was constructed between 1313 and 1322 by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, one of the most powerful nobles of his time and a cousin of King Edward II. Thomas was a wealthy and ambitious magnate who sought to establish a grand residence and fortress to assert his influence in the north an

Introduction Dunstanburgh Castle, perched dramatically on the rugged northeast coast of England in Northumberland, is one of the most iconic medieval castles in the country. With its towering walls silhouetted against the North Sea, this fortress tells a compelling story of medieval ambition, military strategy, and dynastic conflict. Built during

 Hillforts Across Britain Dinas Emrys shares features with other Iron Age hillforts such as Maiden Castle in Dorset and Cadbury Castle in Somerset. These sites collectively offer a window into prehistoric defense and social organization.   Castles of Medieval Wales The stone fortifications of later Dinas Emrys compare to castles built by W