"Deal Castle, completed in 1540, was one of a series of fortresses built to defend vulnerable landing places on the south coast from an expected invasion. Unlike medieval castles, these were specifically designed to resist and be defended by guns, firing from embrasures in the walls and parapets of the low, rounded towers or 'bastions'. The castle is seen here from the north, showing the inner and the the outer ring of bastions with the 'keep' at the centre, much as it looked in the 16th century."
Thank-you to Sheila, from A Postcard a Day, for this wonderful postcard. Sheila was the winner of the Year of the Rabbit postcard contest held earlier this year.
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Great card! I laways like the little history lesson that goes with this type of card. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteCool castle, I was in Deal a couple of years ago but somehow missed this, good job I wasn't an invading army.
ReplyDeleteHow nice for those folks to live near the water AND have a beautiful castle practically in their back yard. Excellent post!
ReplyDeleteThat is a spectacular fortress. I wonder how long it took to complete this massive structure. Sheila is one of the people I know who sends beautiful postcards.
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That's really amazing. Beautiful postcard. Mine is up - My PFF Entry.
ReplyDeleteI really like this card because of the history lesson! Learn something new everyday! Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteGreat castle!
ReplyDeleteLOVE CASTLES... great that is is still standing and in such good condition. Thanks for sharing... Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteWell, I finally got here, almost in time for next week!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the card. I walk past the castle every day and almost don't notice it any more.