0
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What examples are there of shell keep castles?
Restormel castle
What were the building changes in the shell keep castles?
ll
What are shell keep castles made from and why?
Shell keep castles are medieval fortresses that are usually built upon a motte. They are made from stone. Some examples of stone keep castles include the Round Tower on Windsor Castle and the Clifford's Tower on York Castle.
When were Shell Keep castles built?
They were built in the year 1172
How many shell keep castles are there in Britain?
about 37, 38
What year were shell keep castles built?
They Were First Thought Of in 1172. By Ellie W
Did round shell castles have moats?
yes round shell castles did have moats
Why were castles with a shell keep better than Norman motte and bailey catles?
A shell on a castle is the round part on top. Since Norman Motte and Bailey castles were first made of wood, the castle was not sturdy enough to support the shell.
What does a shell keep castle look like?
Shell keep castles are round rather than boxed. A castle that forms a circle is a perfect example. There are many in England.
When was the shell keep castles built?
Shell Keep castles were built in the year 1172! +++ Not sure where the adjective "shell" comes from, but castles with a keep - the central building in the complex, and the main accommodation - were built mainly in the few centuries of the Mediaeval period , not just in one arbitrary year.
What are the types of castles in medieval Romes in England?
stone keep, shell keep, square tower,concentric and another 1 which i cn't remember!! == == stone keep, concentric, shell keep, motte and bailey and square tower!!
Why were shell keep castles built?
They were built because the stone used was stronger than wood and was hard to destruct
