Catapult the cow! 6 medieval castles that were never conquered
The article discusses six medieval castles that were never conquered, highlighting their impressive fortifications. Among them is Bohus Fortress in Sweden, which withstood at least 13 sieges, and Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria, built on a steep hill. These castles exemplify the resilience of medieval architecture in the face of numerous attacks.
- ▪Bohus Fortress in Sweden was constructed in the 1250s and expanded into a wooden castle in the 14th century.
- ▪Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria is situated on a hill that rises about 500 feet over the valley.
- ▪Some castles, like Bohus, had complex designs that allowed defenders to continue fighting even if part of the castle was captured.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 15:05:00 +0000 |
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Archaeology Catapult the cow! 6 medieval castles that were never conquered Many medieval castles were formidable stone fortifications. Live Science takes a look at six that were never conquered. By Owen Jarus published 24 May 2026 in Countdowns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Hochosterwitz Castle in southern Austria(Image credit: INTERFOTO via Alamy)Castles were a common sight in the Middle Ages, which lasted from roughly 500 to 1500.
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