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Richard Nevell @richardnevell.bsky.social · 5d

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SAVE KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE!

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Dr Will Wyeth @willwyeth.bsky.social · 5d

This CfP is 🔥

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Call for Papers – Heating in the Castle (10th-18th centuries) -Techniques, practices, and uses for thermal comfort in elite residences | Calls for papers

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Nic Morton @nicmorton.bsky.social · 7d

One of the most interesting features of Crusader Castles is the builders' use of pillars and lumps of masonry taken from classical sites.

You can see this clearly in this section of wall from the castle of Jubail in Lebanon (which incidentally is one of my favourite castles!)

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 10d

In our latest blog post the team transcribing and translating the survey of 22 castles and forts in southern England by a Dutch engineer in the C17 give an update on their work including the challenges and revelations the text has thrown up: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 10d

In our latest blog post the team transcribing and translating the survey of 22 castles and forts in southern England by a Dutch engineer in the C17 give an update on their work including the challenges and revelations the text has thrown up: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 22d

Not that you would think it, but there's a castle hidden behind the facade of Dalkeith Palace. Find out how much survives and why, read below.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 22d

On the outside Dalkeith Palace is a C17 building, but beneath the exterior, as is often the case with great houses, something far older is revealed as Dr Christian Clarkson, Heritage Consultant at Simpson and Brown discovered when preparing a conservation plan castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · 22d

On the outside Dalkeith Palace is a C17 building, but beneath the exterior, as is often the case with great houses, something far older is revealed as Dr Christian Clarkson, Heritage Consultant at Simpson and Brown discovered when preparing a conservation plan castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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Dr Will Wyeth @willwyeth.bsky.social · 29d

A mere 5 days to go! Send in your proposals!

Dr Will Wyeth @willwyeth.bsky.social · Aug 13

Anyone up for another great set of castles papers at Leeds next year?

Send your best proposals for papers on time, castles, and everything in between. #CfP #castles

Please share! @imc-leeds.bsky.social @castlestudies.bsky.social

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TIME FOR CHANGE: TEMPORALITIES & CASTLES

Call for Papers - Leeds IMC 6-9 July 2026 - 'Temporalities'

[photograph of a sundial on the wall of Duriston Castle, by Neil Owen]

What is a castle in time? Is there a time of castles, for castles? Can castles be atemporal? What does a castle studies engaging with questions of temporality look like? Whose castle temporalities matter? Can we call time on the castle studies of yesterday, yesteryear? Can the lens of temporality challenge castle knowledges and interpretations?

This panel welcomes proposals which examine temporalities and temporalities in castle studies as a field of inquiry at the intersection of (among others) medieval studies, architecture, archaeology, history, heritage and medievalism.

Papers of between 15-20 minutes, by researchers at all career stages, discussing any aspects of castle studies research including but not limited to the following, are welcome:

• Temporality in castle studies;
• Remembering and memorializing in castle
Obscured history, identities and heritages in spaces, communities, themes: past and
castles past and present
present;
• Medieval temporalities and the heritage •
Temporally situated antiquity, novelty and innovation in castles;
• Planning, timing, scheduling, recording in • castle communities, lives, societies;
• Ruined, lost and fictional castles in time
Parallel and contradictory times;
• Time and temporality in the reception of castles;

Please send proposals (a title and abstract of no more than 200 words; short biography of 50 words or less), or any questions, to Dr William Wyeth (william.wyeth@english-heritage.org.uk) by 15 September 2025,

This session is organised by Emma Fearon (Nottingham Trent University) and William Wyeth (English Heritage)

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 8

When we saw the results of the dig and geophysical survey of Pembroke Castle, we assumed that there were no other structures in the outer ward except for the winged hall house. But was it? Find out the latest thinking here:

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 7

In 2016 and 2018 we funded the first ever geophys survey and dig at Pembroke Castle. These revealed the likely birth place of Henry VII, but equally importantly it spurred on further study. To find out the latest findings you can read Neil Ludlow's new blog: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 7

In 2016 and 2018 we funded the first ever geophys survey and dig at Pembroke Castle. These revealed the likely birth place of Henry VII, but equally importantly it spurred on further study. To find out the latest findings you can read Neil Ludlow's new blog: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/09...

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Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Sep 2

The grant we received from the Castle Studies Trust has opened up so many opportunities for our community—from new research and volunteers to schools events.

We’d highly recommend other groups apply, it’s a fantastic way to unlock fresh discoveries and bring people closer to their heritage.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are now open to receive grant applications. Closing date is 3 months today, 1 December. Remember to send 2 completed references and when writing it think what questions you are trying to answer and whether methods proposed will help do that.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · May 27

The CST is delighted to announce that for our next round of grants, which will open in September, we will be increasing the maximum grant award by 40% to £14,000. Applications open on 1 Sept & closes on 1 Dec 2025. For more info you can go here: castlestudiestrust.org/Grants.html

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Sep 1

We are now open to receive grant applications. Closing date is 3 months today, 1 December. Remember to send 2 completed references and when writing it think what questions you are trying to answer and whether methods proposed will help do that.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · May 27

The CST is delighted to announce that for our next round of grants, which will open in September, we will be increasing the maximum grant award by 40% to £14,000. Applications open on 1 Sept & closes on 1 Dec 2025. For more info you can go here: castlestudiestrust.org/Grants.html

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David McDonald @david-mc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Amazing to be part of the geophysical survey with @crookston.bsky.social, the first full study of the site, supported by @castlestudies.bsky.social

Exciting to think we might be uncovering some of the city's history hidden deep beneath the soil.

@archscot.bsky.social @digitscotland.bsky.social

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yesterday involved local school children trying out surveying and even the CST Chair supported by Historic Environment Scotland and visit by Lord Provost. There really is massive and support engagement from local people and the local council for the castle. All credit to the Friends Group.

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 30

Just back from the amazing Friends @crookston.bsky.social Castle fun day at the castle As you can see the crowds were amazing, queuing to get in with nearly 1000 people attending, twice the expected number. Part of 3 days of community engagement, including the geophysical survey of the castle

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 26

The fourth of our projects gets underway at Crookston in Glasgow. See below to find out more.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 25

On Friday, the Friends of @crookston.bsky.social Castle will start the first of three days of community led geophysical survey of the castle with the support of the Historic Environment Scotland survey team. Find out what they hope to find and achieve: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/08...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 25

You can also read more in the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social article too: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2541481...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 25

On Friday, the Friends of @crookston.bsky.social Castle will start the first of three days of community led geophysical survey of the castle with the support of the Historic Environment Scotland survey team. Find out what they hope to find and achieve: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/08...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 19

Originally put on the market last year for £9.5mn, if it carries on being reduced at this rate our chair of trustees will be searching for cash down the back of the sofa & raiding his piggy bank: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2538811...

Norman castle with 900 years of history goes on market for £6.75m

A Norman castle with over 900 years of history has been put on the market in Cumbria with a guide price of £6.75 million.

www.newsandstar.co.uk

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Dr Will Wyeth @willwyeth.bsky.social · Aug 13

Anyone up for another great set of castles papers at Leeds next year?

Send your best proposals for papers on time, castles, and everything in between. #CfP #castles

Please share! @imc-leeds.bsky.social @castlestudies.bsky.social

🏰 🏯🏰🏯🏰🏯

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Aug 10

Hi @morrismummer.bsky.social, the group is separate from us, so don't know what is happening there, however, I know the membership secretary and will prompt him. Best way to subscribe is via standing order. Not sure if bank details are on website.

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Jul 30

At the conclusion of his post for us Dr Andrew Blackler says of the work we funded: "This is the sort of international research that the ‘seed capital’ provided by the Castle Studies Trust has spawned over the last three years." To find out about what and how see our latest blog below.

The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Jul 29

In 2022, we funded our 1st ever project in Greece, to try & understand the origins of the medieval towers Chalkida. we could not have imagined how transformative the project was and what it has led to in terms of more research. To find out what see read here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/07...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Jul 29

To see what they discovered in the research we funded and how the thinking of these buildings has been turned upside down you can read here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2024/07...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Jul 29

In 2022, we funded our 1st ever project in Greece, to try & understand the origins of the medieval towers Chalkida. we could not have imagined how transformative the project was and what it has led to in terms of more research. To find out what see read here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2025/07...

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The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · Jul 7

While this fascinating piece by Dr Stefan Magnusson looks at Duchess Richardis of Schleswig who in the C14 protected her rights over a castle at the expense of her husband’s: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2021/06...

Taking Care of Herself. Duchess Richardis of Schleswig and the siege of Sønderborg castle (1358) – Castle Studies Trust Blog

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