around about 1100 to defend their land against raiders and other enemies
There is nothing different between todays castles and medieval time castles. Today's castles were built in medieval times.
medieval Europe
Medieval castles were built for protection and not for comfort. The first castles were built using wood but, were found to burn easily. Stone was then used in replacement of wood.
to protect there people
Medieval castles were built for protection and safety. Castles were the homes for nobles as well as being both an offensive weapon and defense measure.
during late medieval times :p
the castles that were back in medieval started in 2012 :)
The oldest medieval castles were made in the 9th century AD. They were made until the end of the middle ages.
Castles were built primarily for defense.
1500 a.d. - 500 a.d
Medieval castles.
Peasants were not responsible for building castles in Medieval times. Masons and other trained professionals were in charge of making sure castles were built properly.