The design and building of Skibo Castle was dictated by the architecture and requirements prevalent in the century that the castle was built:
- 11th century castle building instigated by the Normans and started with wooden Motte and Bailey designs, moving on to stone castles
- 12th & 13th centuries - Massive stone Castles
- 14th - The Tower House Castles were introduced
- 15th - L Shape Tower House Castles
- 16th & 17th - Artillery Forts and Garrisons
- S18th, 19th & 20th - Fairytale style romantic castles
It is interesting to discover when the castle was built and which style applied to the building of Skibo Castle when you take your holiday or vacation.
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