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The keep in a medieval castle was a square structure, designed to be the strongest part of the building and the one to which its inhabitants could retreat to in the event of an attack Norman castles were particularly famous for having strong square keeps. Robert of Belleme, born in 1052, was the architect of William the Conqueror, who designed several notable castles with keeps, including the Tower of London in England. These keeps were two to four storeys high, depending on the resources available and the terrain upon which the castle stood. The more important rooms were towards the top of the building, the furthest from attack, and most of the living accommodation for the owners was within the keep.
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