In 1908, a “History of the County of Hampshire” stated that: “the medieval town had 29 towers and 8 gates”. It continues: “four gates remain. These are the Bargate, God's House Gate ...

The medieval social and economic order gave rise to a type of town and village that we consider charming today. They were ...

Workmen employed by Newcastle Corporation were busy carrying out preservation work on remains of the old Town Wall in the west of the city 90 years ago. Our display photograph dates from late July ...

a three-tiered 14th-century town gate that stands as the only remaining original medieval gate in the town. This gate, a Grade I-listed structure, has been designated an ancient monument.

including 54 terps — or artificial mounds upon which medieval settlements were built — as well as systematic drainage systems, a sea dike with a tidal gate harbour and two small churches.

In Mdina, a fortified town on the island of Malta ... has stood upon its hilltop for over 4,000 years. Its monumental gates ...

The smallest town in the world has just 30 locals and is a rare, well-preserved example of medieval architecture ... Hum are greeted by copper-plated gates inscribed with Glagolitic writing ...

The town, which has a population of over 8,000 residents was gridlocked, with tourists swarming the medieval gates. Residents voiced growing frustration online, calling the situation a crisis that ...

With its simple beauty and wonderfully medieval feel, Cesky Krumlov is the quaint, small-town Europe that many people dream of experiencing.

Sandwich is also home to Fisher Gate, a three-storey 14th-century town gate that is the only surviving original medieval gate in the town. The gate is a Grade I-listed building and has been ...