Norman Sites and Norman Historical Places

The Normans sites : Site Index

• Abbaye aux Hommes
  The Abbaye aux Hommes is an 11th century Romanesque abbey church in Caen, Normandy, known for being William the Conqueror’s gravesite.
  Photo by @lain G (cc)

• Arundel Castle
  Originally built in the 11th Century, Arundel Castle is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continually occupied and renovated over the centuries.
  Photo by Chris. P (cc)

• Ashby Castle
  Ashby Castle was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War.
  Photo by lizjones112 (cc)

• Bamburgh Castle
  Bamburgh Castle is a grand structure which looms high upon a crag overlooking the coast of Northumberland.
  Photo by llewellyn_jenkins (cc)

• Barnard Castle
  Barnard Castle contains the ruins of a Norman stronghold which was later owned by Richard III.
  Photo by yashima (cc)

• Battle Abbey and Battlefield
  Battle Abbey and Battlefield is an iconic site in England, being the location of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
  Photo by rowland_rick (cc)

• Berkeley Castle
  Berkeley Castle was originally built nearly 1,000 years ago, but since then has undergone a number of changes and has been the site of many interesting – and sometimes bloody – events.
  Photo by hartjeff12 (cc)

• Cardiff Castle
  Cardiff Castle is a medieval complex comprised of a range of styles and with a diverse history dating back to the Romans.
  Photo by Charles D P Miller (cc)

• Carrickfergus Castle
  Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman-built fortification which was in continual use as a military stronghold for over 700 years. Today a number of exhibitions about the history of the castle and the local area are on show within the castle itself.
  Photo by donnamarijne (cc)

• Castle Keep
  Castle Keep in Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the city’s most famous attractions and one of the best preserved Norman fortifications in the country.
  Photo by LHOON (cc)

• Colchester Castle
  Colchester Castle is a beautifully preserved Norman stronghold with a rich history dating back to Roman times, having been built on the site of the Temple of Claudius.
  Photo by Annie Mole (cc)

• Corfe Castle
  Corfe Castle is the stunning ruin of a castle which has been everything from a royal residence to a military stronghold and even a prison.
  Photo by Robert Brook (cc)

• Dover Castle
  The medieval Dover Castle is one of Britain’s most significant fortresses and has a fascinating and diverse history.
  

• Durham Castle
  Formerly the home of the Bishops of Durham, Durham Castle dates back to the 11th Century.
  Photo by Nick Bramhall (cc)

• Fotheringhay Castle
  Fortheringhay Castle was the birthplace of Richard III and site of execution of Mary Queen of Scots
  Photo by Iain Simpson (cc)

• Glastonbury Abbey
  Glastonbury Abbey is one of the most important historic abbeys in Britain and the legendary burial place of King Arthur.
  Photo by davidboeke (cc)

• Goodrich Castle
  Goodrich Castle is a picturesque Norman ruin in Herefordshire that was the site of a bitter siege during the English Civil War.
  Photo by pmorgan67 (cc)

• Hastings Castle
  Hastings Castle was one of the first Norman castles to be built in England.
  Photo by Stephen Fulljames (cc)

• Jumieges Abbey
  A picturesque Norman abbey which was partly destroyed during the French Revolution, Jumièges ranks among the most beautiful ruins in France.
  Photo by stephanemartin (cc)

• Kenilworth Castle
  Kenilworth Castle is a former medieval stronghold and royal palace, most famed as the home of Elizabeth’s beloved Robert Dudley.
  Photo by i_am_markh (cc)

• Kidwelly Castle
  Kidwelly Castle is a Norman masterpiece which still stands majestically in the calm Welsh countryside as a reminder of the tumultuous Anglo-Welsh past.
  Photo by pjo18 (cc)

• King Johns Palace
  King Johns Palace is a ruined Norman townhouse built around 1180AD, the remains of which are now open to the public.
  Photo by amandabhslater (cc)

• Leeds Castle
  Leeds Castle in Kent was a twelfth century stronghold which has since served as a royal palace, a prison and as a stately home.
  Photo by dicktay2000 (cc)

• Lincoln Cathedral
  Lincoln Cathedral is an imposing medieval structure with a history dating back to Norman times.
  Photo by Lincolnian (Brian) (cc)

• Ludlow Castle
  Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black
  Photo by shellac (cc)

• Manorbier Castle
  Described as the most pleasant spot in Wales, Manorbier is a well preserved medieval castle located on the Welsh coast in Pembrokeshire.
  Photo by Robbo-Man (cc)

• Monreale Cathedral
  Monreale Cathedral is a twelfth century church near Palermo and an excellent example of Norman architecture.
  Photo by Allie_Caulfield (cc)

• Mont Saint-Michel
  An imposing rocky outcrop in Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel is the site of a stunning Romanesque Abbey, medieval church and historic battlements.
  Photo by misotonnkotu (cc)

• Okehampton Castle
  Okehampton Castle was once Devon’s largest castle and was listed in the Doomsday Book.
  Photo by andreweland (cc)

• Palazzo dei Normanni
  Palazzo dei Normanni is a Norman palace expanded from a ninth century Islamic building.
  

• Palermo Cathedral
  Palermo Cathedral dates back to Norman times and was the site of coronations and royal burials.
  

• Pevensey Castle
  Pevensey Castle is a picturesque ruin of a medieval castle built in the place where William the Conqueror landed in 1066.
  Photo by Pengannel (cc)

• Pontefract Castle
  Originally a Norman structure, Pontefract castle played an increasingly important role in English Royal history for over 500 years. Today it lies in ruins but has much for visitors to enjoy, including its underground dungeons.
  Photo by Tim Green (cc)

• Portchester Castle
  Portchester Castle has been a Roman fort, a Norman keep and even a wartime prison.
  Photo by scalespeeder (cc)

• Restormel Castle
  Restormel Castle was a 13th century castle in Cornwall, the pretty ruins of which are well preserved.
  Photo by Darren Shilson (cc)

• Rouen Cathedral
  Rouen Cathedral is the site where Richard the Lion Heart’s heart is buried.
  

• Selby Abbey
  In existence since 1069, Selby Abbey has been used for worship for over 900 years. In the heart of Yorkshire and often known as the hidden gem of the county, it is not especially well known despite being unmatched in its beauty and archaic stance.
  Photo by Neil T (cc)

• The Bayeux Tapestry Museum
  The Bayeux Tapestry Museum holds the famous embroidered account of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
  

• The Tower of London
  The Tower of London is a famous fortress and prison originally commissioned by the first Norman king, William the Conqueror.
  

• Westminster Abbey
  Westminster Abbey is an iconic medieval structure and the site of many historic royal events, from coronations and weddings to burials.
  Photo by Mark Ramsay (cc)

• Whitby Abbey
  Whitby Abbey is a picturesque cliff-top ruin of the 13th century church which belonged to a Benedictine abbey in Yorkshire.
  

• Windsor Castle
  Windsor Castle is the oldest occupied castle in the world and the official home of the Queen.
  Photo by aurélien (cc)

• York City Walls
  The York City Walls are England’s most intact set of city walls and one of the city’s most popular attractions.
  Photo by By Neil T (cc)

• York Minster
  York Minster is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, built by the Normans and expanded over the centuries.
  Photo by By adactio (cc)