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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.
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What examples are there of shell keep castles?
Restormel castle
What were the building changes in the shell keep castles?
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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 are shell keep castles?
A shell Keep is a rounded shaped castle which was built in the midevil times !!!!by Lauren xxx
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
What year were stone keep castles made?
Stone keep castles were built in 11th - 13th centuries.
What Materials were used to build square keep castles?
Square keep castles (or stone keep castles) were made out of stone; you can probably tell from the name! Hope this helps.
What were Norman castles made of?
This depends on what type of castle your referring to. In the Norman times, there were two different types of castles built. There were Motte and Bailey castles and Stone keep castles (Stone castles). The Motte and Bailey castles were made out of wood and the Stone keep castles were made out of stone (obviously).
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.
