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Not really, most castles were mainly built for defensive reasons, to dominate a particular part of the countryside and to house troops. That is not to say that there are no royal castles, there are (e.g. Windsor Castle).
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Where were square keep castles built?
Square keep castles were mainly built far from villages
When did castles first built in England?
Castles were first built in 1066, this was mainly due to the battle of hastings
What were the first castles like and who built them?
The first castle were a defencestructure or a fortress. Monarch (royalty) or nobles were the usual residents of these castles.
The castles in wales were built mainly by?
The early castles along the English -Welsh border were built by the Normans to protect their newly acquired country. 300 years later more castles were built by Edward I as part of his efforts to conquer Wales.
How are castles important?
Castles were mainly used to protect Kings and people of royalty within the kingdom. They were also a shelter for the villagers, incase an invasion/war was about to take place. Castles hold prisoners and they hold valuable resources for the people. Castles were also a place of entertainment.
What purpose did castles serve?
Castles were built to serve as a fortress to protect the nobility or royalty and other people that lived there. They served as a way to show the power and wealth of the royal family residing in the castle.
How were the first castles built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
How were castles first built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
Why were stone castles built?
Stone castles were built because they could not burn down as ealsily as wood castles can.
How did William duke of Normandy build castles?
he built woodern castles He built these castles in England for better defence.
When were round keep castles built?
they built round keep castles because they did
What kind of castles were built?
Stone castles, Concentric castles, Motte and Bailey Castles
