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In 1086, or any year before about 1350, castles made good sense. The only ranged weapon was the longbow, and a strong stone wall with parapets could keep invaders out of the castle as long as there was food and water.
The advent of gunpowder and cannons changed everything. A couple of large cannon, dragged near the castle, could compel the defenders to surrender or be destroyed. Cannon fire could break down most average castle walls, and if the defenders didn't have cannon of their own, the outcome would be certain.
In the 1600s and later, newer "star fortifications" would be built allowing the defenders' cannon to be used to destroy an attacking army. But these "star forts", vaguely shaped like a 7-pointed star, didn't much look like a castle and were more like fortified cities.
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How were Japanese castles different from English castles defence?
English castles have gun/bow and arrow slits
Who lived in stone castles?
English English
Are French castles older than English castles?
Some are and some are not
Difference of English and japanes castles?
English Castles have a short surrounding wall. Japanese Castles have a long surrounding wall. Sorry thats all i know i need help on this to.
What was the survey of English land holdings by William 1 in 1086 called?
Domesday Book
What were English castles made out of?
rock
What is the surname of Oxford?
English; Lords of the Manor in Oxfordshire; per the Domesday Book of 1086 A.D.
What is 1093 plus 1086?
1093 + 1086 = 2179
Why did the building of castles help subdue the English?
it had sex
What type of stone were English castles built with?
square
Why Were These Castles Not Good Enough?
Because They just had moats and 0pen bridges to get into the castles.
What are the Factors of 1086?
The positive integer factors of 1086 are: 1, 2, 3, 6, 181, 362, 543, 1086
