The towering castles that dot England’s landscape symbolize power, conquest, and control. For centuries, they have been viewed as monuments to the Norman elite who reshaped the country after 1066.

On the 14th of October 1066, they fought ... King of England shortly after. William then sets about protecting his throne by building a number of impressive castles - the best known of which ...

Not long after, the Archbishop of York and earls Edwin and Morcar also submitted. England had finally accepted defeat. On Christmas Day 1066 ... motte and bailey castles began to spring up ...