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Sites for castles were usually chosen for military reasons, but sometimes political considerations were also very important. Some castles were built for the simple reason that the people of the area they were built in were hostile.
Placement of a castle was partly based on strategy. A castle would usually be put in a place where it protected something - a city, a part of a river used for transportation, a harbor, or even a road. Sometimes the place was chosen because there was a local population that needed to be put into a state of awe to be kept under control.
The specifics of placement were often dictated by tactical considerations. A castle could be placed on a hillock or island to make it as defensible as possible. Or a castle could be placed by a river crossing that needed to be defended.
A castle had to be provisioned with food, water, fuel, and other necessities. The ability of the surrounding countryside to provide these was a consideration. Ideally, a castle would be big enough to provide itself with some things; for example, some castles had orchards in their wards, and grass for horses to graze.
Occasionally, castles were built because there were no other castles in the area. The idea behind this was that the presence of castles would slow the advance of an invading army.
What else can I help you with?
What criteria was used to determine where the castle was built?
Castles were placed in locations where they could be seen and were able to defend an area. Castles not only were a defense for the man who built it, but it also showed who was in charge and had the power. Hills, passes, waterways, and cliffs were prime castle spots.
When was hedingham castle built?
Hedingham castle was built in the early 11th/ 12th century. x Nina :) x
Who lived in Lincoln castle?
Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror. It was built as a military installation and sometimes used as a prison rather than a grand palace for someone to live.
Who did the Neuschwanstein Castle belong to?
It was built to be used as a romantic get-away.
What is selection criteria for cpld and fpga?
Size, Complexity and Application of design will decide the selection(Mostly CPLDs are used in bootups).
What country is Gripsholm Castle located?
Gripsholm Castle is a fortress built in 1380. It was used as the residence for the royal family until the 1700's when it was then used as a prison. The castle is located in Mariefred, Sweden, close to 60 kilometers to the west of the capital, Stockholm.
What were the advantages of a mangonal?
If built large enough and used properly it could break down castle walls.
Who built the first concentric castle?
When gunpowder and cannons were invented, castles where more used for homes and less for defence.
How do you build a replica of a castle that is 12 inches by 12 inches?
A replica of a castle can be built with many things. Some things that can be used include cardboard, Popsicle sticks, rock, and clay.
What feature is used in Access to set criteria to select or sort data?
Humans decide what criteria is best for running Queries or Searches. If you display the database as a list of records then you can sort alphabetically from A to Z or the other way around
What is the largest inhabited castle in the world?
The largest inhabited castle in the world is Windsor Castle in England. It has been a royal residence for over 900 years and is still used by the British royal family for ceremonial and State occasions.
How built Edinburgh castle?
Nobody knows for sure who built Edinburgh Castle. It is known that the site has been used by humans since the 9th century BC. However, most of the present buildings date from the early 17th century, as the previous buildings on the site were destroyed by bombardment.
