Castles and cathedrals of the Middle Ages

Study note

The Middle Ages saw new buildings across Britain. Castles were built for defence, and some, such as Windsor and Edinburgh, are still in use today. Great cathedrals, such as Lincoln Cathedral, were built and many are still used for worship. Several had stained glass windows telling Bible stories, and the glass in York Minster is a famous example. In Scotland, John Barbour wrote The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn.

Memory tip: Castles (Windsor, Edinburgh) and cathedrals (Lincoln, York Minster glass) built in the Middle Ages.