William the Conqueror, led to the Norman conquest of England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and Pevensey Bay was their first port of call. They built Pevensey Castle and it’s a reminder of their invasion which led to a Norman England for many years. William, a descendent of Viking Rollo, led the clan whose decency came from Scandinavia. These Vikings had left Denmark and settled in northern France before invading England and various other places. ..#vikingship #viking #vikings #vikingwolf #no

118K views · 6.3K reactions | Where Arab-Norman architecture tells a thousand stories. #palermo #italyvibes #italy | Days in Italy | Facebook

2.9K views · 214 reactions | Laugharne Castle, Wales UK, was built in the Anglo-Norman era, around 1116, although today only a few beautiful ruins remain. #castel #history #culture #art #architecture #architecturelovers #archaeology #culture #historicarchitecture #historical #arthistory #travel #archeologia | Archeology and art | Facebook

A beautiful English castle come country house. Rockingham Castle has stood for over 950 years, first built by William the Conqueror to secure Norman control after 1066. Overlooking the Welland Valley, it became a royal stronghold and a favourite residence of medieval kings, including Henry III. In the 16th century, Henry VIII gifted the castle to Edward Watson, whose family transformed it into a grand Tudor country house. Today, it remains privately owned and beautifully preserved—an incredible