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No two castles in England are identical, so the location, layout and size of kitchens varies.
Food would be eaten in the Great Hall, which might be inside the donjon (later incorrectly called a "keep"), or in a separate smaller building; the kitchens might be some distance away from either of these so people had to get used to eating food that was barely warm. In a small castle the kitchen is often within the donjon, while at larger sites the kitchen is itself a separate building to reduce the risk of fire being spread on to other parts of the castle.
The kitchen would be a large room with bread ovens, a large fireplace (or two) and perhaps a sink all built into the thick stone walls. There was often a cesspit entrance near the fireplace where kitchen waste (and human excrement) would be deposited. This cesspit could only be emptied in buckets via the kitchen, an extremely unhygienic arrangement.
The kitchen would be overseen by the butler (the official in charge of all catering and wine storage), with a cook and a staff of kitchen servants to prepare food. Inside the kitchen would be large oak tables, shelves and hooks for storing and hanging utensils; the oven would include one or more spits for roasting meat over an open fire. At least one hearth provided heat for cauldrons.
An account of the staff of the kitchen of king Henry I includes a "turnspit" whose only task was to sit near the fire turning meat on a spit, for which he was paid one and a half pennies per day.
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Why was the kitchens separated from the castles during the middle ages?
Because the kitchens with their large open fires were a constant fire hazard.
What is the bailey in the castles?
The Bailey is a large yard with store rooms, kitchens, stables and guard rooms.
Are the royal state apartments in castles like actual apartments with their own kitchens and living rooms and such or is it just a fancy name for a bedroom?
fancy name for bedroom
What is motte and bailey castles look like?
hill with wood
What do Ottonian castles look like?
Ottonian castles look like Medieval palaces that tower over the rest of the land. They were often built on hills or the tops of mountains and made of stone.
What do castles look like?
Castles are typically large, fortified structures with thick stone walls, towers, and battlements. They often have a central keep or stronghold surrounded by walls and sometimes a moat. Castles can vary in architectural style depending on the time period and region in which they were built.
What did kings castles look like?
they looked very grand and big
How do Motte and Bailey Castles look like from the inside?
same as a normal castle
What do the rooks from chess look like?
Rooks are also referred to and resemble "castles".
Which companies produce tents that look like castles?
Examples of companies that produce tents that look like castles include, Medieval Fantasies Company and Skyline Tent Company among others. The costs offered by these companies vary.
What did 1950 kitchens look like?
Check out English Rose kitchen units very 1950's. You could try k100 kitchens for an equivalent , they are based in Hampshire.
What buildings are in a castle?
Castles are like castles. Some more recent buildings have been built to look like ancient castles, e.g. Banwell Castle in Somerset, built by the Wills family, of tobacco fame, in the 19th century.
