The Vikings The Vikings The Viking World Farms and Farmers Religion Viking Raids Ships and Navigation War and Conquest Settlement Trade Towns The Vikings in the East The Vikings in Iceland Discoverers Buildings Home Life Crafts Arts and Poetry Kings and Empires The End of the Vikings	Castles Stone castles started to be built in Europe in the 11th century. They were far too strong to be captured by old-fashioned Viking raids.   Previous: Back Book: The Vikings Section: The Vikings Chapter: The End of the Vikings