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    The motorway motte - Lilbourne castle and mediaeval village, Northamptonshire
    Michael Smith, Author, Translator, Printmaker
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    The motorway motte - Lilbourne castle and mediaeval village, Northamptonshire

    A description of the fascinating early mediaeval motte and bailey, fishponds, village earthworks and church at Lilbourne, Northamptonshire
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    The Sheela Na Gig sculpture and St Christopher wall paintings at Oaksey in Wiltshire, England
    Michael Smith
    • May 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Sheela Na Gig sculpture and St Christopher wall paintings at Oaksey in Wiltshire, England

    A few years ago, pre lockdown, I took the opportunity to turn off the M4 and track down an astonishing mediaeval sheela na gig sculpture...
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    Pleshey and Great Canfield Castles – Two Norman Mottes in Essex
    Michael Smith, Mythical Britain
    • May 25, 2020
    • 5 min

    Pleshey and Great Canfield Castles – Two Norman Mottes in Essex

    A detailed look at two magnificent Norman motte-and-bailey castles in Essex: Great Canfield and Pleshey. Both are well worth the trip to see
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    The Brereton Tomb, St Oswald's Church, Malpas, Cheshire
    Michael Smith
    • Feb 14, 2020
    • 6 min

    The Brereton Tomb, St Oswald's Church, Malpas, Cheshire

    A detailed look at the magnificent tomb of Sir Randal and Lady Eleanor Brereton at Malpas, Cheshire. A fine example of Chellaston work.
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    Book Review: Hollow Places by Christopher Hadley
    Michael Smith, Author, Translator, Printmaker
    • Sep 2, 2019
    • 4 min

    Book Review: Hollow Places by Christopher Hadley

    Hollow Places is a fascinating examination of how legends grow through time and yet have a basis in truth. A stunning examination of the leg
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    Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire - a wonder in the fens
    Michael Smith, Author, Translator, Printmaker
    • Mar 18, 2019
    • 5 min

    Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire - a wonder in the fens

    Bolingbroke Castle is a special castle with a history fundamentally linked to the history of England. Built on an hexagonal plan, the castle
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    The historic landscape at Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire
    Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
    • Aug 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    The historic landscape at Castle Bytham in Lincolnshire

    A description of the astonishing motte and bailey castle at Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, with its historic earthworks and man-made landscape
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    In search of the De Veres - St Nicholas Church at Castle Hedingham
    Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
    • Jul 22, 2018
    • 4 min

    In search of the De Veres - St Nicholas Church at Castle Hedingham

    St Nicholas Church in Castle Hedingham, Essex contains a rich collection of Norman, mediaeval and Tudor work. Of particular interest is a ra
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    The Mediaeval Graffiti at Anstey, Hertfordshire
    Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical Britain
    • May 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Mediaeval Graffiti at Anstey, Hertfordshire

    Learn about the fabulous mediaeval graffiti at Anstey in Hertfordshire, including shields, helmets, writing and more.
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    Great Canfield, Essex – a remarkable “hidden” Norman church
    Michael Smith, Mythical Britain
    • Oct 28, 2017
    • 3 min

    Great Canfield, Essex – a remarkable “hidden” Norman church

    The church of St Mary’s at Great Canfield in the county of Essex is remarkable. While from the outside its windows and decoration give...
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    Stonehenge Tunnel - a denial of democracy in pursuit of money? Updated November 2020
    Michael Smith, Mythical Britain
    • Sep 12, 2017
    • 5 min

    Stonehenge Tunnel - a denial of democracy in pursuit of money? Updated November 2020

    This morning we had final confirmation of the tunnel to be built near Stonehenge. After centuries of evocative journeys, from now on...
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    Original linocut prints, books  and greetings cards featuring a range of mediaeval themes including: the Battle of Agincourt; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; King Arthur;;Stonehenge; Viking art; Saxon art; the Sutton Hoo helmet; medieval animals; castles; medieval myths and legends; historic monuments and so much more!

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