We made a list of the existing medieval treadwheel cranes in Europe, but we did not know about it. It is not a medieval treadwheel crane but it is Roman, which would be the same. This crane model was used until almost the 19th century.
The amazing thing about this crane is that although it is Roman, it is built in the 21st century. There is a celebration in the city of Lugo – Spain called ARDE LUCUS. In the framework of this festival in the Village of Doade, this treadwheel crane was built. Investigating a little more we could see that there were also demonstrations of the operation of this crane, which makes it unique. The totality of the indexed cranes is in exibition not in operation.
The Renaissance : was a fascinating period in history when Europe made the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The transformation was marked by art, clothing and cuisine.
This season is recreated every year at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach – Florida USA. The Florida Renaissance Festival 2019 is nothing less than the 27th anniversary of this event.
Florida Renaissance Festival in 2019
Days and Dates. Hours – Prices
Saturdays and Sundays, February 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24, and March 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24, 2019. Monday is added as school day, February 11. The school day is open only to schools that have previously registered. Each weekend has a specific theme.
The cranes of wheel ( or Treadwheel Cranes) were used by architects and engineers from the times of the Romans. Probably some stopped being used only at the beginning of the 20th century. This is a detail of those that still exist.
Beverley-Minster Medieval TreadWheel Crane
Some are original and have a thousand years of antiquity. A few others were rebuilt. All are worth knowing and if possible visit them.
Beverley-Minster Medieval TreadWheel Crane
The Minster
Beverley Minster is an English parish church located in Beverley – East Yorkshire. It is undoubtedly one of the largest parish churches in England, being larger than some English cathedrals. It is considered a masterpiece of Gothic art. Also called Minster because in ancient times it was the church of a monastery.
Beverley-Minster Medieval TreadWheel Crane
Construction work began in 1225 and probably lasted almost 200 years. The twin towers of the western façade inspired the design of the present Westminster Abbey – London.
The building was able to survive after the dissolution of the monasteries, between 1536 and 1540, decreed by King Henry VIII of England. The current building retains almost everything except the chapter house.
Beverley-Minster Medieval Treadwheel Crane
To conclude, we will say that the wheel crane is placed on the vault of the central tower, and was driven by two people. The visit to the tower where the medieval wheel crane is done is through guided tours on Saturdays at 11am.
Beverley-Minster Medieval Treadwheel Crane
There are other Treadwheel cranes in Europe. One of them is in the Cathedral of Strasbourg – France, Here I could see the note.
Carcassonne Celebrates UNESCO Anniversary With art
Carcassonne is a medieval city in the south of France and has two sites classified by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage: the medieval city, double unice fortress in Europe, and the Canal du Midi.
The Swiss artist Ticino Felice Varin ; “eccentric concentric circles”Main entrance to the medieval walled city. Drawbridge”
Carcassonne is an example (one of the few remaining) of a fortified medieval city with an great defensive system that surrounds the castle and its dependencies. It also has a Gothic cathedral, a Christian Cathedral Catara and many urban buildings and streets of medieval origin. They are preserved because the area was not affected by the three wars they had with the Germans. 1870, 1914 (WWI) and 1939 (WWII).
View of the two concentric walls from a defense tower” The Artistic Walls of Carcassonne
This year of 2018 was celebrated the 20th anniversary of the inscription of the city as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO: the Swiss artist Ticino Felice Varin was contracted to pine a work called “eccentric concentric circles”. They can be enjoyed until September 2018
Another view of the Swiss artist Ticino Felice Varin ; “eccentric concentric circles”
Defense towers on the second wall
Defensive Walls of Carcassonne
The walled city of Carcassonne is composed of two concentric walls that completely surround the city. Before the first wall there is also a very deep defensive pit. Within the City there is another walled castle with a pit as the last line of defense. This castle is called castle condal
Entrance to the city. Night ViewView of the defense street between the first and second walls
Internal view of the defense street between the first and second wallsPanoramic view. Artistic Walls of Carcassonne
How much does it cost to visit these walls?
The first and second walls are free. To visit El Castillo Condal you have to pay. although it is worth visiting.
Entrance to the city. Night View
Inside the county castle. Third and last line of defenseDouble defensive wallEntrance to the city. Night ViewMain courtyard of the Condal Castle
Defensive pit Towers and battlements for archers in the county castle.
Night View of Carcassonne WallsOne of the guard and defense towers of the first perimeterSeveral guard and defense towers of the first perimeter
How to get to Carcassone: Any airline to London, Paris, Madrid or any European capital From London, Parisor Madrid: Airplane to the city of Toulouse From Toulouse: Train or by car on motorway A61 (one hour) From Barcelona . Train AVE station Sants (two and a half hours)
