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Why were castles built and when were the earliest ones built what were new and old castles made of?
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The earliest castles were Norman Motte and Bailey castles during the Medieval period of 1066 to 1153. Motte and Bailey were built on top on hilltops and a high and extremely steep mound was built which had very steep sides and a Tower was built on top of it. The process of excavating the earth to build the massive mound, which was the motte, created a highly convenient defensive ditch at the base of the motte and surrounding the whole of the bailey. The ditch became known as the Moat. These castles were made of wood. From 1154-1485 the castles builders were the Plantagenet English Kings. These great old castles were built for Medieval warfare and defence and new parts of the castle were designed for this. These were made of stone instead of wood because wood caught fire in battle.
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When were earliest castles built?
The first castles were in France, in the motte-and-bailey style and entirely of earth and timber. They were built by the French to ward off Viking incursions. The earliest ones date to shortly before 1000. The earliest castles in England were built by Norman military advisers to King Edward the Confessor in 1051 and 1052, some 14 years before the Norman conquest. The Normans, who were Viking settlers in France, learned castle-building from the French.
Why did King William I want to build his castles out of stone?
King William the I (William the conqueror) didn't build all his castles out of stone. In fact, most of the castles he built were made out of wood. These wooden castles were called Motte and Bailey castles. The castles that hedid build out of stone were called Stone Keep Castles (Stone Castles). King William built the Stone Keep Castles out of stone because stone is stronger than wood, doesn't rot within a few years and doesn't burn easily.
What was the first castle William the Conqueror made?
each castle looked different , but the first castle was a very important one i'm very sorry but all i know is that it would be made out of stone, have lots of curtains and expensive cloth fro the beds - and very very unhygenic thank you! It's "The Tower of London"
What famous people lived in castles?
When he was in England, William the Conqueror lived in castles. King Edward II was born in Carnarvon Castle; his mother was living in temporary residence there while the castle was being built. King Henry V was born in Monmouth Castle. Anne of Cleves lived in a Hever Castle, which had also been the home of Anne Boleyn. There were a number of others, but most powerful medieval people did not normally live in castles. Most castles were not designed to be homes, but rather forts. A few manor houses were fortified and called castles, later in the Middle Ages, and a few were very large, to the point that a comfortable residence could fit inside. These few were really the only ones people might like to live in.
What were medieval castles used for?
Williams castles looks really Dusty and old
When were earliest castles built?
The first castles were in France, in the motte-and-bailey style and entirely of earth and timber. They were built by the French to ward off Viking incursions. The earliest ones date to shortly before 1000. The earliest castles in England were built by Norman military advisers to King Edward the Confessor in 1051 and 1052, some 14 years before the Norman conquest. The Normans, who were Viking settlers in France, learned castle-building from the French.
Who built the medievil castles?
William the Conqueror built the first wooden ones but kings after him also built their own castles.
How old is the castles in England?
Castles were built in England during the Middle Ages and the first ones were built in the 11th century. Most of the Castles remaining in England are dated between the 13th and 15th centuries.
What year where stone castles built?
Stone castles were built in 1277 and usually had more that one wall, the inner wall being higher than the outer ones.
Who made a castle?
They were built by Kings and nobility to protect themselves. The earliest ones were made from timber and the later ones were made from stone. To learn more about this, see the related question and answer further down this page.
Why did King William I want to build his castles out of stone?
King William the I (William the conqueror) didn't build all his castles out of stone. In fact, most of the castles he built were made out of wood. These wooden castles were called Motte and Bailey castles. The castles that hedid build out of stone were called Stone Keep Castles (Stone Castles). King William built the Stone Keep Castles out of stone because stone is stronger than wood, doesn't rot within a few years and doesn't burn easily.
How are motte and Bailey castles worser than other castles?
Motte and Bailey castles were not as good as other castles as they were weak. They were made of wood which could be easily battered and set alight. William the Conqueror built them because the could be produced quicker than other castles. He did this to assert his authority over England without taking too much time. They were later replaced by stone ones.
What was the first castle William the Conqueror made?
each castle looked different , but the first castle was a very important one i'm very sorry but all i know is that it would be made out of stone, have lots of curtains and expensive cloth fro the beds - and very very unhygenic thank you! It's "The Tower of London"
What period was motte and bailey castle built?
The first Motte and Bailey Castle was built at Mont Glonme on the River Loire in France in 990 - so the Normans were used to using the castle to dominate their tenants under the feudal system. The Normans also brought feudalism to England. Prior to the Norman invasion in 1066 led by William the Conqueror there were hardly any castles in England and the ones that did exist were built by Norman lords who were friends of King Edward the Confessor.
Why were the rooms of a middle ages round castle designed the way they were?
Castles were made for defense and really nothing more except to show power, so every thing in the castle was made with defense in mind. The castles we see today are not the ones that existed a 1000 years ago.
Are there any castles in america?
There are no genuine medieval castles in the USA, because the Americas were not discovered until after the medieval period had ended. There are the "fairytale" Disney castles and some modern attempts at reconstructing medieval castles, but no genuine ones.
Do all medieval castles have walls?
The ones that were organized as Mont and Bailey castles usually still do because they began with walls, but there are castles with no walls. I can think of several that I have been to in Germany. Peterhof in Russia built by Peter the Great has no walls, but does have extensive gardens. The Hermitage also in Russia was the winter palace of Catherine the Great has no walls. Linderhof in Germany has no walls. Many castles and palaces we see today are rebuilt and remodeled by various people through the centuries.
