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How would a spiril staircase defend a castle?
because it takes longer for soldiers to get up so that archers could shoot them and prevent them from climbing up!
Hw to defend a shell keep castle?
they used a drawbridge and archers fired arrows at the attackers.
How was the thickness of the castle walls help defend?
If they had a defensive wall (castle wall) they would most likely have archers. The archers would then shot the enemy if they would try to attack the castle. Does that answer you're question?
Is there somethings on the castle?
There are guards and a few knights on top of a castle. They shoot down arrows and throw down spears to defend the keep. That is whats on the castle walls. :D
What is a battlement or what does it mean?
A battlement is a wall that has openings like vertical slots at the top for archers to shoot through.
Why do castles have archers?
to protect there castle
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.
What do Castles defend themselves from in England?
Castles had to defend themselves from attackers representing neighbouring lords or political rivals. These ground troops included mounted cavalry, archers, foot soldiers and later siege engines like trebuchets.
What were castles built for and why is the case?
It's where the king/queen stays. Also, if a country is under attack, then the king or queen would stay in the castle, and ontop of the castles there would be archers etc. the castle would be there to defend the country i guess.
When did Defend Your Castle happen?
Defend Your Castle happened in 2008.
What defence is there on a shell keep castle?
a drawbridge and archers
What are flanking towers on a medieval castle?
The towers provided height for the people within the castle. They could use them to watch for invaders enroute from a distance. They also overlooked the base of the castle and archers could shoot down at people trying to breach the walls.
