Saint Briavels Castle, 1066 to 1331 by Paul Martin Remfry

Early enclosure castle

Deals with this early enclosure castle that was once the military centre of the Forest of Dean. The detailed history of the castle chronicles its gradual construction and enlargement. Comparisons with other early masonry enclosure castles are made and the royal history of the site is explored from the days of William Fitz Osbern to Edward I. Eleven photographs, three plans and a map help explain the site, which, during its lifetime, saw the castle perform a 180 degree change in orientation and the construction of a peel during the reign of Edward II.

British Castles Series

The first of the British Castles Series to be home-published was Clun Castle in 1994. This was a successful comprehensive history based solely on original Anglo-Welsh manuscripts. Since this 32 more followed making up the present collection in the British Castles Series. Professionals and individuals find them useful for their research and interest purposes in medieval history, archaeology, genealogy, and family and local history.

By Paul Martin Remfry

Publisher: SCS Publishing, 1994
ISBN: 1899376054

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