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ar332 the development of the castle in medieval europe
Module Summary
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Thousands of castles of various forms can still be seen in the Irish landscape. They are really the principal visible reminder throughout Europe of the whole later medieval period. Castles were one of the major means by which medieval lords controlled society and land in the period from the eleventh century to c.1600. Their study tells us much about the way society was organised and administered during medieval times. Students will be introduced to current thinking on the development of castles and the basics of architectural dating will be taught. While the course will consider castles across Britain, Europe and the Crusader lands, the Irish evidence will be examined in detail. One particular theme will be the differences between the Gaelic-Irish and Anglo-Norman usage of fortifications during the late 12th, 13th and 14th centuries. |
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Structure |
23 lectures in twelve weeks |
Lectures Commence |
9 January 2012 | |
Course Weighting |
5 ECTS |
Lectures End |
29 March 2012 | |
Assessment |
Essay |
Lecturer(s) |
Dr Kieran O'Conor | |
Venues & Times |
Monday | 12 noon - 1 pm | D'Arcy Thompson Theatre | |
| Thursday | 12 noon - 1 pm | IT125 First Floor | ||
| Please consult Department handbook, noticeboards or blackboard for further details | ||||
Core Texts
- Higham, R . & Barker, P. 1992. Timber Castles, London.
- Leask, H.G. 1941. Irish Castles and Castellated Houses (1st ed.), Dundalk.
- Mc Neill, T.E. 1997. Castles In Ireland - Feudal Power In a Gaelic World, London and New York.
- Pounds, N.J.G. 1990. The Medieval Castle in England and Wales, Cambridge.
- Sweetman, D. 1999. Medieval Castles of Ireland, Cork.
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