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Where are concentric castles?
in england
What does a higher conductivity mean?
Concentric castles were the next follow on from stone keep castles. Concentric castles, in Britain, are most associated with Edward I and North-West Wales where a series of huge castles were built. The most famous concentric castles are at Harlech, Beaumaris, Caernarvon and Conway. Unlike square keep castles, concentric castles had no central keep. In many senses, they had no centre either as all parts of the castle would have been considered to be a strong point. Each concentric castle had a very heavily defended entrance and the central core was defended by a series of curtain walls. The furthest of the curtain walls would have been the smallest in height to allow the defenders to see an approaching enemy. The curtain wall nearest to the castle would have been the highest to give the defenders the maximum height advantage over those attempting to take over the castle. JAJAJA
What was benefit of a concentric castles?
1 It is made of stone 2 The walls are thicker 3 The walls are taller
When were concentric castles built?
A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them
What is bad about Concentric Castles?
They cost a lot of money.They took a long time to buildThe walls of the castles could fall over if bombared
What are concentric walls?
Castle (or other walls) are called concentric if they form a series of (very roughly) cirular walls round one centre. By the late Middle Ages major castles in Europe often had three walls round a central keep.
Where did concentric castles come from?
Concentric castles originated in the 12th century, primarily in the context of the Crusades and the military architecture of medieval Europe. They were developed in response to the need for more defensible structures, featuring multiple layers of walls, with an inner and outer curtain wall that provided enhanced protection against siege warfare. The design allowed defenders to retreat to the inner walls while maintaining the ability to defend against attackers from multiple angles. Notable examples include the castles built by the Normans in Wales, such as Caernarfon and Conwy.
What are stone castles?
stone walls around a castle are called curtain walls. they are built for defence.
What is the difference between concentric and stone keep castles?
The difference between a stone keep castle and a concentric castle is that a stone keep castle had hardly any defence. The only defence was their high walls. But the concentric castles had loads of walls surounding them. The word 'concentric' actually means with common middle point: describes circles and spheres of different sizes with the same middle point.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of concentric castles?
The strengths and advantages of concentric castles were numerous!What were the Weaknesses and Disadvantages of Concentric Castles?The weaknesses and disadvantages of concentric castles were as follows:Concentric Castles were extremely expensive to buildThe loss of a Concentric castle would have been disastrous for the ownerThey required vast man power and labour resourcesA huge variety of skills were required to build Concentric castlesA Concentric Castle could take several years to completeSiege Warfare was applied when trying to take a concentric castle - Castle walls could fall due to bombardment from Siege Engines such as the ballista, the mangonel, and the trebuchetThe Welsh Castles of Edward I were built with direct access to the sea fresh supplies could be delivered to the castle and the defenders could not be starved into submissionConcentric Castles built inland ran the risk of being starved into submission
How could an attacker get into a concentric castles?
Concentric castles had multiple defensive walls which made attack very difficult. Often, the attackers laid siege to the castle and in effect would starve the defenders until they had to surrender. Alternatively tunnels would be dug underneath the defensive walls until they collapsed and allowed the attackers entry.
What kind of castles were built?
Castles were built in various styles and forms throughout history, depending on the time period and region. Some common types include motte-and-bailey castles, concentric castles, and stone keep castles. Motte-and-bailey castles were early medieval fortifications consisting of a wooden or stone keep built on a raised earthwork called a motte, with an enclosed courtyard known as a bailey. Concentric castles were developed in the 12th and 13th centuries and featured multiple layers of defensive walls and towers. Stone keep castles, also known as Norman castles, were constructed primarily in the 11th and 12th centuries and featured a central stone tower or keep surrounded by walls and other structures.
