Newsletter: "A castle in the making!"

Guédelon Medieval Construction Site is constantly changing; there are always new things to see and do. Throughout the season, our free newsletter will bring you information about important developments on site, allowing you to keep up-to-date with forthcoming events and better prepare your next visit.

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The Guédelon Team

"A castle in the making!" N°1

"A castle in the making!"  N°1

Date: August 2010

Summary:  

- The building programme 2010.

- Construction of a rib vault.

- Progress on the North Range.

- Press clippings summer 2010

Download: "A castle in the making!" N°1 (PDF - 726 Ko)

"A castle in the making!" N°2

"A castle in the making!"  N°2

Date: October 2010

Summary:  

- Last stone on west gable-end.

- Spreading the load on a rib vault.

- The keystone is ready.

- Strapwork for great tower's door.

Download: "A castle in the making!" N°2 (PDF - 420 Ko)

"A castle in the making!" N°3

Raising the final roof timbers (© Guédelon)

"A castle in the making!" N°3

Date: December 2010

Summary:  

- Centering in position on the great tower.

- Raising the final roof timbers.

- A new door for the great tower.

- Experimental archaeology in action.

Download: "A castle in the making!" N°3 (PDF - 778 Ko)

Floor joists in the great hall.

"A castle in the making!" N°4

Date : April 2011

Summary: 

- The building programme 2011.

- An experimental phase of floor tile production.

- A new treadmill winch.

- How to visit Guédelon.

Download: "A castle in the making!" N°4 (PDF - 379 Ko)