answersLogoWhite

0

Historically, its first requirement was for an easily defensible position; so they were frequently placed on hilltops and high ground. As they were inevitably built by kings, earls, barons etcetera they needed to be able to contain their (sizeable) staff and stabling requirements - and, of course, the bigger the castle tended to indicate the more influential the owner!

(Only in mobile phones do men boast about who has the SMALLEST!)

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?