An aerial view of the castle Mikey Allen began building in 2019. The castle should be complete in April 2022. Courtesy of Mikey Allen. During the 2021 lockdown in the U.K.

British veteran builds castle in Welsh Valley to help with PTSD 04:42. Sirhowy Valley, Wales — Mikey Allen didn't plan to build a castle.He just needed somewhere to be alone, to find some peace.

Once upon a time, deep in the forests of Burgundy, a man was haunted by a vision. He dreamed of building a castle, with turrets, great walls and a moat. Some people wondered if he was mad. This ...

An advisory committee made up of archaeologists, historians and castle experts is associated with the project. Martin said Guédelon is an example of experimental archaeology — which is a way to ...