A new online resource, StoneKeep Atlas, offers free access to a growing collection of historical and architectural guides to castles and fortifications across Britain and continental Europe.
The independently operated website brings together castle histories, architectural descriptions and information about surviving structures, drawing upon published archaeological research, heritage records and historical sources.
Of particular interest to those researching Kent's medieval heritage is its detailed guide to Dover Castle, which examines the development of one of England's most significant fortifications. The guide explores the castle's Roman and Anglo-Saxon remains, Henry II's twelfth-century Great Tower, its medieval defensive works and subsequent military adaptations.
Further resources include studies of the Tower of London and Bodiam Castle, alongside broader introductions to castles in England, Norman fortifications and medieval castle architecture.
With more than 130 castle guides and a developing collection of thematic articles, StoneKeep Atlas provides an accessible starting point for anyone interested in medieval architecture, military history and the development of fortified sites.
Explore the resource: www.stonekeepatlas.com