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What was it like living in castles?
cold
Villages and towns eventually developed around castles why do you think this happened?
The people who lived in castles had power and money and could buy the things that people living nearby could produce and bring to them. It was a case of supply and demand.
How do you know people lived in castles?
Evidence of people living in castles comes from historical records, archaeological findings, and architectural features. Historical texts often describe the daily lives of nobility and their households within these structures, while excavations have uncovered artifacts, tools, and remnants of living quarters. Additionally, the design of castles, including kitchens, Great Halls, and living spaces, indicates they were built to accommodate residents. Overall, the combination of these sources provides a clear picture of life in castles throughout history.
Why did they stop building concentric castles?
Because the cannon was invented therefore blew castles up :)
When did they stop building motte and bailey castles?
1981
What were some hardships people who lived in a castle faced?
People living in a castle struggled with heating because castles tended to be very cold. There was also a restriction on movement of the people.
How many people lived in a castle?
A large castle could have hundreds of people living in it, but most had far fewer. If you think about it, nearly all castles were abandoned at some point, and had no one living in them at all.
What was living in a castle like?
Castles were cold, damp, and smelly.
Did king and queens live in the castle in medieval times?
Kings and Queens did live in castles but not all castles had a king or queen living in them.
When were most castles built and by which group of people?
Most castles were built in the 16 hundreds.
What are the good things about living in medieval castles?
Medieval castles were very often not very comfortable, and in many cases even their owners did not want to live in them. This was not always true, however, and some lords outfitted their castles to be comfortable living quarters. In such a case, the castle could be as comfortable as any manor house. In the case of royal castles, it might be as comfortable as a palace. Perhaps the best thing about living in any castle was that it was safe from attack.
Did castles have vegetable gardens?
Yes, they did. Kitchen gardens were part of the resources needed to feed the large number of people living in the castle. They were usually in a protected area.
