Welcome to
Castle Studies Group

Welcome to the Castle Studies Group, where history comes alive through the exploration of castles and their enduring legacies. Read our research, engage with experts, and discover the stories etched into stone and landscape.
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About Us

The Castle Studies Group

The Castle Studies Group warmly welcomes membership applications from individuals from all walks of life who are interested in the history, archaeology and architecture of castles and castellated houses of all places from the medieval to the early modern period.

Our regular News Bulletins, UK field-based Conferences and occasional overseas study trips provide opportunities for an interchange and discussion of ideas about this subject, while both our annual Journal and occasional Bibliography are the leading English-language publications of original research and significant source material solely related to castle studies.

We provide bursaries for member research each year in the form of a Small Projects Fund and contribute toward student costs covering attendance at the annual conference. For information about joining, please see the Membership page.

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Publications

The Castle Studies Group

The Castle Studies Group is dedicated to advancing the academic study and public understanding of historical castles. Through our diverse publications, including detailed research articles, insightful newsletters, and comprehensive studies, we aim to create a deeper appreciation of castle architecture, history, and cultural significance. Our publications serve both scholars in the field and enthusiasts eager to learn more about these majestic structures that dot our landscapes. Explore our latest works and join us in exploring the rich tapestry of castle studies.

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What We Do

CSG Research Resources

The Research resources offer a wide spread of interests: online academic PhD theses; visual resources in the form of antiquarian prints and drawings from the sixteenth century onwards; early Victorian photographic archives from the 1840s, and a developing list of specialist essays and papers that are only available from this page.
Membership

Become a CSG Member

Our membership is made up of all types of castle enthusiasts, from hobbyists to serious scholars, all sharing a common interest in the architecture, archaeology and history of the medieval period.

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