Castles were brought to Britain by William the Conqueror, when he invaded England from his homeland in France. Known as the Duke of Normandy, William invaded England in 1066 and, due to his victory in the Battle of Hastings, William was crowned the King of England, and became King William I.o, William the king ordered the construction of stone castles. Stone castles were much more sturdy, did not rot like wood, and also were much more able to withstand any attack by an invader. Over the centuries after William was king, other kings ordered elaborate castles to be built.
Bandy, Virginia. Bandy is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States. Bandy is located at the junction of State Routes 624 and 627, 3.4 miles (5.5 km) northeast of Richlands. Bandy has a post office with ZIP code 24602.
Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. On February 23, 1832, the Virginia General Assembly created Smyth County from parts of Washington and Wythe Counties. Smyth County is named after General Alexander Smyth who once represented this area in Congress. Smyth County is located in the lower portion of the Great Valley of Western Virginia. Interstate 81 runs through the county's central valley, and intersects with Interstate 77 approximately 25 miles northeast of the Town of Marion.