Michael Smith, Author, Translator, PrintmakerJul 2, 20214 minThe motorway motte - Lilbourne castle and mediaeval village, NorthamptonshireA description of the fascinating early mediaeval motte and bailey, fishponds, village earthworks and church at Lilbourne, Northamptonshire
Michael SmithMay 8, 20213 minThe Sheela Na Gig sculpture and St Christopher wall paintings at Oaksey in Wiltshire, EnglandA few years ago, pre lockdown, I took the opportunity to turn off the M4 and track down an astonishing mediaeval sheela na gig sculpture...
Michael Smith, Mythical BritainMay 25, 20205 minPleshey and Great Canfield Castles – Two Norman Mottes in EssexA detailed look at two magnificent Norman motte-and-bailey castles in Essex: Great Canfield and Pleshey. Both are well worth the trip to see
Michael SmithFeb 14, 20206 minThe Brereton Tomb, St Oswald's Church, Malpas, CheshireA detailed look at the magnificent tomb of Sir Randal and Lady Eleanor Brereton at Malpas, Cheshire. A fine example of Chellaston work.