Strongholds Of The Border Reivers: Fortifications Of The Anglo-scottish Border 1296-1603 (fortress)
by Keith Durham /
2008 / English / PDF
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In the year 1296, Edward I of England launched a series of vicious
raids across the Anglo-Scottish Border in his attempt to annexe
Scotland. The Scots retaliated and the two countries were plunged
into 300 years of war in which the Borderland became the frontline
and raiding, or "reiving," encouraged by both sides, became a way
of life. Keith Durham examines the Border fortresses, ranging from
small, well-defended castles to imposing tower houses, or "peles,"
and a variety of fortified farmhouses known as "bastles." He also
investigates the many churches that were strengthened against
attack and in times of trouble served as sanctuaries for their
congregations.
In the year 1296, Edward I of England launched a series of vicious
raids across the Anglo-Scottish Border in his attempt to annexe
Scotland. The Scots retaliated and the two countries were plunged
into 300 years of war in which the Borderland became the frontline
and raiding, or "reiving," encouraged by both sides, became a way
of life. Keith Durham examines the Border fortresses, ranging from
small, well-defended castles to imposing tower houses, or "peles,"
and a variety of fortified farmhouses known as "bastles." He also
investigates the many churches that were strengthened against
attack and in times of trouble served as sanctuaries for their
congregations.
