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What is a keep in a square keep castle?
A keep is a square structure that could easily defend. The keep was also thre tallest and strongest structure in the castle. It was used as the last line of defense during a attack or siege. I hope this is usefull information! I am currently macking a medieval castle for my school project work, so I think the info should be helpfull.
Why might it have been more difficult to attack a castle then it was to defend it?
Stone or square keep castles were first built in Medieval England by William the Conqueror. Stone keep castles were the natural extension of motte and bailey castles. Motte and bailey castles were only temporary features (though many mottes exist to the day) while stone keep castles were built to last
In what time period were Stone Keep Castles built?
Stone or square keep castles were first built in Medieval England by William the Conqueror. Stone keep castles were the natural extension of motte and bailey castles. Motte and bailey castles were only temporary features (though many mottes exist to this day) while stone keep castles were built to last. (this was copyed and pasted off the website below.)Go to www.historylearningsite.co.uk/stone_keep_castles.htm for more information.
What is a keep in a medieval castle?
a keep was used for protecting soldiers, because they was made out of stone they could be built very strong so they would last longer than motte and bailey castles. it used to be built upon a hill so that attackers would have to try and scramble up the hill while the archers could should them as they triedto reach the top. hope this helps (: xx
Main tower of castle?
The main tower of a castle was called the keep. It was the inner stronghold of the castle and often served as the residence of the lord. It was typically the last refuge during battle and defending the castle.
What is in the main house of a medieval castle?
The central structure of medieval castle is called a keep. The keep was the residence of the lord and his family, the seat of administrative authority for the lord's affairs, and and a fortress of last resort in the case of an attack on the castle.
What did Lucy Stone keep after her marriage?
She kept her last name after marriage.
What was the purpose of a castles donjon?
a keep and its the most important part in the castle
How can a stone castle get attacked?
Stone castles could be attacked in many ways. Some of the most effective were using Siege Towers or a Belfry(like an enclosed ladder). These would be pushed up against the castle walls. Mining could also be used. The attackers would dig a tunnel up into the castle to a location near the walls. They would make a explosion, and this would cause the walls to crumble and collapse. Siege's were a particularly effective way of attacking a castle. The attackers would surround the castle with men, so no one could get out or in. Sieges could last for months, until the people inside starved.
Did Robin Hood die?
In Nottingham castle, he shot is last arrow from the keep and was buried where it landed.
How many rooms did a stone keep castle have?
Possibly a hundred or so people, including servants, lived in the stone keeps. A keep was a last resort place of safety for defenders of a castle. In general, the Lord and his lady would have private rooms on the top, with a floor held as the great hall, where people met to eat, according to their station in life. Often a dungeon was prisoners was part of it; also room for horses and other animals. Living quarters were on an upper floor, accessible by ladder.
Why stone is important?
Lucy Stone fought for woman's rights. She was the first woman to keep her last name after she got married.
