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The towers on early castles were square until it was realised that incoming projectiles, rocks from catapults and cannon balls did considerable damage where ever they hit the towers. To reduce the damage it was reasoned that round towers would only suffer major damage if struck in the middle. Shot striking off-centre would have some of the force, and hopefully the ball or rock, deflected. This turned out to be the case.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause round towers were much more useful than the original square towers. As used in the siege of Rochester castle, square towers could be undermined, but round towers couldn't as there were no corners. Round towers also deflected projectiles and thrown objects.
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∙ 12y agoBecause round ones couldn't be climbed on like the square ones.
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∙ 11y agoBecause it was then harder for enemies to invade.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it would of been harder for the enemy to climb!!!
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∙ 14y agoThe rounded are the best as they are able to deflect arrows.
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∙ 14y agoMotte and bailey castles were madde from wood so they were easy to make in any shape but when the castles ere made out of stone it is easier to make them squaer
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∙ 12y agocause they do
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What are projection towers on castles?
Projection towers on castles are called a Buttress.
What were the defenses of castles?
The defences of a concentric castle were round towers - It was harder for attackers to make round towers collapse. Unlike square towers they had no corners, which collapsed if holes were dug underneath the foundations.
What were the defenses of concentric castles?
The defences of a concentric castle were round towers - It was harder for attackers to make round towers collapse. Unlike square towers they had no corners, which collapsed if holes were dug underneath the foundations.
Are turrets long skinny towers on castles?
no
When where siege towers built?
to attack castles
How did William defend his castles?
William defended his castles by making several walls and towers. Archers were placed on the walls and towers so they could shoot enemies as they came in.
What were towers in castles used for?
As an offense to see if invaders were coming
What stayed the same with castles?
Giant walls that are really thick...or towers
What did square keep castles change into?
concentric castles
How many towers does Caerphilly Castle have?
i think that castles have 4 towers or less. guards at each tower for protection
Where were square keep castles built?
Square keep castles were mainly built far from villages
When did square keep castles turn into concentric castles?
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