We will tour the site to understand its phases and functions through the years. We will also consider the documentary and archaeological evidence that add to our understanding of the castle and how it was connected to events, great and small in English history. We will ask how the uses of the castle has changed with time and also consider how it has been interpreted in terms of architecture, history and art. The meeting point is the entrance to Eynsford Castle, off High Street, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0AA
Course aim
A site visit to Eynsford castle to understand the form and function of this little known Norman Castle
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of the site and its importance
- interrogate documentary sources and draw supported conclusions
- identify and explain change and continuity on the site over time
- make links to our own times and experiences
What else do I need to know?
This is an outdoor session so sensible footwear, waterproofs, water, sun protection. The site is exposed and ground underfoot is uneven but largely flat. There are no toilets on site. It is a 3/4 of a mile walk from the railway station to the castle. Free car park next to the castle.
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