Books and kit for castle hunters
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a library card and a muddy pair of shoes do most of the work.
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Books
- Norman castle books (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources.
- Castle books for children (affiliate link)For young readers aged about 7 to 11.
- Bayeux Tapestry books (affiliate link)Many reproduce the whole embroidery scene by scene.
Days out
- Castle guidebooks (affiliate link)Check the edition date; opening details change.
- Compact binoculars (affiliate link)Handy for picking out earthworks across a field.
Modelling
- Castle model kits (affiliate link)Kits vary a lot; check what the box shows.