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.
Michael Smith, Author, Translator, PrintmakerFeb 19, 20194 minBook Review: The Castle at War in Medieval England and WalesDr Dan Spencer's book on the Medieval castles is a valuable and accessible guide to castles - not what they are but where they appear in
Michael Smith, printmaker, Mythical BritainAug 12, 20183 minThe historic landscape at Castle Bytham in LincolnshireA description of the astonishing motte and bailey castle at Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, with its historic earthworks and man-made landscape