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Castles were drafty places. Thoughtfully placed tapestries helped to aleaviate some of this.

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What was hung on the walls in the great halls of medieval castles?

Tapestries and other decorations would have been hung on the walls of medieval castles. Additionally, animal heads and other trophies captured by the lord of the castle would have been displayed.


Why were tapestries hung in castles?

Tapestries were hung in castles primarily for insulation and decoration. They helped to retain heat in drafty stone rooms, making them more comfortable during colder months. Additionally, their intricate designs and vibrant colors showcased the wealth and status of the castle's inhabitants, while also serving as artistic expressions and storytelling mediums that depicted historical or mythical scenes.


Did 12th century castles use carpets?

Sometimes; but they hung them on the walls to keep out draughts and damp. The floor, they covered with rushes. After all, carpet cleaners had not been invented yet.


What types of medieval castles were there?

mote and bailey castles and stone keep castles and Concentric Castles


What were the first kind of castles?

the first kind of castles were moat and bailey castles.


Which castles were built after the stone castles?

a castle


How many diffrent types of castles are there?

there are two different types of castles. one is the royal castles and the private castles.


Describe the kitchens usually found in medieval castles?

The whole room is made out of stone. There is a small hole in the wall to cook bread and other stuff like that. There are tables and the ceilings are hung with pots and candlelit chandeliers.


What types of castles are best?

the best are stone enclosure castles,concentric castles,tower houses, motte and bailey castles, stone castles,fortified manors


What are the difference between medieval castles and today's castles?

There is nothing different between todays castles and medieval time castles. Today's castles were built in medieval times.


Are all castles the same?

No, all castles are different in some way. These are the different types of castles: * Motte and Bailey castles (made out of wood) * Stone keep castles or just stone castles (made out of stone) * Concentric castles (also made out of stone)


What type of castles are there?

motte and bailey, stone keep castles and concentric castles