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Definitelly! They were also made of stone, so attackers couldn't undermine and it was extremely difficult to get up.
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How Japanese castles defend themselves?
japanese castles defended themselves by building higher walls so attackers couldnt attack.
How were castles ddefended?
Many castles had moats, steep embankments or other natural defenses. Castle defense was often a matter of waiting out the attackers - many castles had their own water supply. Artillery, which could destroy walls, made castles obsolete.
How would you use a scaling ladder to attack other castles?
You would scale the walls (climb) and attack people on the fortress wall.
What type of defenses did castles have?
castles had walls, archers, and anything they can pour over the walls. moats & drawbridges as well-walls specially designed for archers hence the jagged pattern
Do all medieval castles have walls?
The ones that were organized as Mont and Bailey castles usually still do because they began with walls, but there are castles with no walls. I can think of several that I have been to in Germany. Peterhof in Russia built by Peter the Great has no walls, but does have extensive gardens. The Hermitage also in Russia was the winter palace of Catherine the Great has no walls. Linderhof in Germany has no walls. Many castles and palaces we see today are rebuilt and remodeled by various people through the centuries.
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.
How did William defend his castles?
William defended his castles by making several walls and towers. Archers were placed on the walls and towers so they could shoot enemies as they came in.
Why did castles have thick walls?
Well I'm no expert on the subject, but castles usually had thick walls to try prevent enemies from breaking the wall down to intrude the castle.
How did castles differ between 1066 and 1558?
In 1066 Castles where only made of wood and earth ( Motte and Bailey Castle), but around 1558 castles where built of strong stone, with thick inner walls and turrets. (Concentric Castle. Castles started off as weak and not good at defence or attack, but over the years they have been improved for battles and for more people. For example: The Concentric castle took years to make because it had inner walls made of thick stone. Castles changed because when a place expands and changes, castles need to get bigger and better with it. Also, they need to be prepared for enemy attacks.
How did castles improve after 1066?
they became bigger, they are now made of stone, now built near the sea, doesnt have a bailey,higher walls, more protected, easier to attack and defend
How do you use a scaling ladder scaling tower longbow and catapult to attack castles?
A scaling tower and scaling ladder are both used to scale walls. A scaling tower is better though
Why did lords need to build castles for defense?
Because if a neighboring lord or king decided to attack them, it was much safer to be in a castle behind high walls, a moat, a strong gate, etc.
