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The moat of a medieval castle?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

This is not really a question, but I will attempt an answer. The moat was a ditch/canal filled with water and crossed using a drawbridge. It was a form of protection. The castled located on a "mott" or hill usually didn't need this form because they could see in all directions.

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