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Does Dover castle have a ditch?
Windsor Castle did have a ditch (moat) up until Charles II had it filled in in the 1700s.The moat was never filled with water though, as the castle is built upon chalk. Any water would have sunk straight through.
What are the defensive features of Arundle castle?
moat/ditch around the castle,built on a 90 foot high hill,a 9 feet thick curtain wall
Does windsor castle have a ditch filled with water?
No. Windsor Castle was built on chalk, therefore any water put into a moat would have just sunk straight through.
What is the ditch around a motte and bailey castle called is there a proper name for it?
The ditch around a castle is called a moat.
What is a Fosse on a Motte and Bailey castle?
The fosse is simple another word for the ditch that surrounds the motte and bailey castle. It was built for protection against enemies and sometimes filled with water.
What do we call a ditch around a castle?
a moat
Why do you think the castle had a ditch around it?
It could also protect the castle if the enemies comes.
Why was the motte and bailey castle surrounded by a ditch?
The motte and bailey castle was surrounded by a ditch to enhance its defensive capabilities. The ditch served as a physical barrier, making it more difficult for attackers to reach the castle walls. It also helped to create a waterlogged area that could hinder the movement of siege equipment and troops. Additionally, the ditch could be used to collect rainwater or serve as a moat, further protecting the castle from invaders.
When was the mallow castle built in Ireland?
The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.The old Mallow Castle, which was burned down, was built about 1598. The newer castle was built in the 1690s.
What do we call the water-filled ditch around a castle?
a moat
What do we call the water - filled ditch around a castle?
a moat
What do we call the water-filled ditch around the castle?
a moat
