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Post by Frere Reynald de Pensax on Jul 16, 2011 13:00:37 GMT -5
What's your favourite historic site? It doesn't have to be from the Medieval period, and it can anywhere in the world. It doesn't even have to be somewhere you've been: it can be a place you'd like to visit.
My favourite has to be Goodrich Castle on the Welsh Border. It's not only an impressive ruin surrounded by beautiful countryside, but it's connected to some historical characters in whom I'm interested as well: Strongbow, who built the rectangular keep; Sir William Marshall; and Sir Geoffrey de Chargny, who was imprisoned here while awaiting ransom.
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Post by Sir Didymous LaRoth on Jul 17, 2011 1:49:52 GMT -5
Though never having been there, my favorite is Gettysburg PA. It was there that the Union was preserved and the Confederate General Robert E. Lee Showed true chivalry. Though he made many major mistakes that ultimately lead to the defeat of his forces, he took full responsibility for them.
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Post by Fredrich Laystone on Jul 19, 2011 10:41:45 GMT -5
i dont have one
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Post by Frere Reynald de Pensax on May 13, 2012 0:40:18 GMT -5
One place I've always wanted to visit is Castel Dinas Bran (Crow Castle) in Wales. It's perched on a crag above the town of Llangollen, and it was once the stronghold of the Princes of Powys, although it was ruined within a few short years of its completion, and remained only partially habitable throughout most of its history. Now its remaining walls are very brooding and atmospheric, and it's not hard to understand why the place has a great many legendary associations. Last year, I got the opportunity to visit Dinas Bran, only the ascent proved to be more of a challenge than I had anticipated. A single steep and winding path leads up to the ruins, and on arrival, sheer drops surround you on all sides. Still it was worth every step of the climb up.
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