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a keep and its the most important part in the castle
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∙ 11y agoThe donjon is a fortified tower in a castle, meant as a last defense in case of an attack.
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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 modern word associated with castles comes from the word donjon?
Modern word: dungeon
Why were they called stone keep castles?
They weren't. The word keep was not used until after the medieval period had ended - the word used was donjon and donjons came in many different shapes and sizes, including some with a long, sharply angled extension like the prow of a ship. Nobody categorised castles by the shape of the donjon - that it a completely modern idea.
What is a donjon in a castle?
Donjon is the Anglo-Norman French word for the main central tower in a castle, whether it was constructed of timber or stone. The word donjon was used throughout the medieval period; in the 16th century, when castles were no longer being built, the word "keep" was used instead and this incorrect word is the one that many people still use today.
What is the meaning of donjon?
The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.
What was the purpose in castles?
the purpose in castle was to defend and to impress
What is the population of Le Donjon?
The population of Le Donjon is 1,067.
What was a keep in middle ages?
Nothing, since the term "keep" was not used until the medieval period had ended.The term "donjon" was used, meaning the strong central tower of a castle - either of timber on an earth mound (in early castles), or of stone in later castles.
How did the purpose of castles change between 1300 and 1400?
I dont know how they changed the purpose of the castles between 1300 and 1400
What is the area of Le Donjon?
The area of Le Donjon is 37.02 square kilometers.
What is Neuilly-en-Donjon's population?
Neuilly-en-Donjon's population is 235.
Name of central tower in medeival castle?
Tower
