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The keep of a castle was once called a donjon in french in frenchwhat modern board associated with castles comes from the word donjon?
Dungeon
What mordern word associated with castle comes from the word donjon?
Dungeon
What happens to sand castles?
They get washed away by the sea when the tide comes in
Why were castles built in Kent?
The reasons for castle-building changed over time, just as every aspect of life changed over the very long medieval period.The Norman invaders realised that Dover was the nearest port to the Continent of Europe and that it held a key position in defending the newly-conquered territory from other potential invaders. King William I quickly had three castles built in Kent to defend the important road from the port of Dover to London, the seat of government.These were simple motte-and-bailey castles constructed of earth and timber; they were at Dover (overlooking the port), at Canterbury and at Rochester. Their reason for being built was entirely defensive.All three were later re-built in stone in the early 1100s, when the threat from any other invaders had completely disappeared; the emphasis was now on demonstrating Norman authority, power and control of the local populations. The word "donjon" (meaning the central stone tower or "keep") comes from Latin Dominium - a place of authority or lordship. These castles became centres for tax-collection, for dispensing justice and for local government as much as being symbols of authority. Other castles were built throughout Kent for exactly the same reason.At Canterbury, the new stone castle built by Henry I was placed some distance west of the original motte-and-bailey, which remained unused for a very long period before being landscaped in 1790. Today the motte still stands - it is known as the Dane John, a corrupted form of donjon - so Canterbury has the remains of two castles, not one.The links take you to images of Canterbury's castles:
How did the Catholic Church become associated with Halloween?
Actually, the Church did not become associated with Halloween, Halloween is the descendant of people who were celebrated the vigil of All Saints Day, or in old English, All Hallow's Eve. Thus our modern Halloween comes from a Church celebration.
When is the call of duty modern warfare 3 demo coming out?
it comes out when it comes out!
What is the name of the bird that comes on Halloween?
Ravens are associated with Halloween.
What color is associated with jealousy?
Green is commonly associated with jealousy. This connection likely comes from the phrase "green with envy."
The creator of the modern orchestra?
itis the poo that comes out of your bum and the vomit that comes out the mouth in your bum
What modern word comes from the Arab hashishi?
assassin
How do you know people lived in castles?
Evidence of people living in castles comes from historical records, archaeological findings, and architectural features. Historical texts often describe the daily lives of nobility and their households within these structures, while excavations have uncovered artifacts, tools, and remnants of living quarters. Additionally, the design of castles, including kitchens, Great Halls, and living spaces, indicates they were built to accommodate residents. Overall, the combination of these sources provides a clear picture of life in castles throughout history.
What is the purpose of keep in middle ages?
They were not called "keeps" until after the medieval period had ended (and castles were no longer being built). The word used at the time was donjon.The word donjon gives a clue as to the main function of the building - it comes from Latin dominium, a place of lordship. The main purpose was to establish authority and domination over an area with a huge, strong tower which could be plainly seen for miles. It also served as a centre of administration for records, for collecting taxes, for judicial trials and for granting legal permissions.In the very rare times of war the donjon served as a final refuge for the castle garrison - but it also became a prison for them since there would be no way out and they could eventually starve. Donjons looked impressive, but as defensive structures they had limited value - the garrison could only defend from the roof or from arrow slits at certain points, but there were always blind spots they could not cover.
