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What was the average size of a castle in the middle ages?
The average size of a castle in the Middle Ages varied depending on its purpose and location. However, many castles were typically around 1,000 to 2,000 square meters in size. These structures often included a central keep or tower surrounded by defensive walls, courtyards, and other buildings. Some larger castles could span several thousand square meters and feature multiple towers, halls, and living quarters.
Why did they use the canupults?
Catapults were used as siege weapons in ancient warfare to launch projectiles such as rocks, stones, and incendiary materials over the walls of fortified cities or castles. They were effective in breaking down defensive structures and creating breaches for attacking armies to enter. Additionally, they provided a means of long-range attack without requiring the use of large numbers of troops.
What replaced catapults in the 14th and 15th centuries?
Cannon and mortars. Catapults, trebuchets and ballistae were large, cumbersome, and were limited in how forceful the the projectile could be. Cannon balls powered by gunpowder were't so limited. Cannon, mortars and other artillery were more easily transportable, could fire a couple of times per minute, and cannonballs could knock down the stone walls of most castles.
What were catapults used for in 400 B.C.?
to fight in the war =) True, but with the catapult, they could stay away from the enemy and still attack them. Javelins, arrows and large stones were used. that is true but they where also used for flinging big rocks
What were castles made for?
Castles were large fortified structures built to guard a particular area and mark it. So castles around the country showed the various towns in it.
What was the catapult used for?
to siege heavily fortified castles by launching massive boulders at them to break down the walls(the only way at that time... or the massive ram ;D) it was probably used against infantry too but it wouldn've been as effective.
Is their such thing as castles Cornwall?
There are a large number of castles in Cornwall from Iron Age forts to a mock Victorian Castle
How was mining used to attack a castle?
Castles are, of course designed to be resistant to attack. The battlements and loopholes in the wall allowed those inside to fire at attackers from a sheltered position, the height and placement of a castle usually allowed those inside a clear view of any attackers and there were several lines of defence inside the castle. Castles could be attacked with large catapults which could throw rocks over the walls, a battering ram, usually to break through the gates and latterly canons could try to breach the walls. Ultimately, the best form of attack would be to lay siege to the castle. This meant posting soldiers all around so that no one could leave or enter and the castle would eventually run out of food and water.
Where were square keep castles build?
stone keep castles were built on large steep hills hope this helps xxx
What characteristic of grasshoppers makes them jumpers?
Large back legs act as catapults to allow grasshoppers to jump.
What were the uses of the trebucket?
They were used to bombard castles with large stones.
What were trebuchets?
Trebuchets are large catapults used to hurl rocks. Much used by the Roman armies and subsequently right up to the Middle ages. They were usually built in the field, and to many ingenious designs.Trebuchets are large catapults used to hurl rocks. Much used by the Roman armies and subsequently right up to the Middle ages.
