Norman Gatehouse by Buffalo1

Photography • Military • posted on Jan 15, 2006

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Description

William the Conqueror's castle at Caen, Normandy in France is an excellent example of castle architecture that survived the savage fighting during World War II. The gatehouse was built after William's death in 1087.

Comments (7)

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erlandpil

1:42AM | Mon, 16 January 2006

Very good capture picture

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artroland

9:00AM | Mon, 16 January 2006

Fabulous image. You're very lucky to have been able to see history like this up close.

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rayburg

10:58AM | Mon, 16 January 2006

Excellent capture of a bit of history

soulofharmony

2:48PM | Mon, 16 January 2006

Dear old Willy.. 1066 battle of hastings.. sighes.. the norman invasion.. alot of us brits dervive from Normandy,((even tho its hush hush!!)) some of my ancestors dervive, from the Le Grys.. line..they dont make castles like that anymore.. beautifully captured.. sublime :))))...

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jcv2

4:35PM | Mon, 16 January 2006

Impressive capture of this not-so-easyto-conquer-castle, but following Nikki's thoughts there is some nice tapestry (Bayeux) left of it! :) Gorgeous work!

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