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Remains of Ming Dynasty castle surveyed

April 2nd, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists in China have surveyed the remains of Hailongtun Castle, which was built in 1257 and destroyed in 1600.

October 28th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Six cannons found in the moat surrounding Kurassaare Castle in Estonia are set to get the restorative treatment. The preliminary

October 5th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

12th century slate inscriptions meant to ward off evil has been found at Nevern Castle in England Wales. The dozen

May 27th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

The remains of five people have been found under the Royal Chapel at Stirling Castle in Scotland, including a woman

April 26th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists have been excavating Buckton Castle in England, a medieval castle left unfinished due to political change. It was occupied

March 22nd, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Blair Castle in Perthshire, Scotland has been badly damaged after a fire broke out in its clock tower. Using breathing

January 12th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Excavations at Edinburg Castle have uncovered the remains of a boundary wall which dates back to the 1600s. CFA Archaeology

January 7th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks

Udo Yagura, a Japanese castle built in 1607 is set to undergo restoration in Kumamoto. Udo Yagura has been standing