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They were helpful when it came to protection. most castles had moats which made it hard to get to the castle. The moats were to deep to walk through, and to wide to swim, there was a draw bridge so that people could get in and out of the castle and across the moat. Most castles were made of a smooth stone. this meant that it could not be scaled or burned. castles were typically well stocked in food and drink so that the people of that country of town would have enough food during an attack.
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How did the Normans use defence?
The Normans employed a variety of defensive strategies, primarily through the construction of imposing castles and fortified structures. These castles featured thick stone walls, moats, and strategic positioning to control the surrounding landscape and deter invasions. Additionally, the Normans utilized their military prowess, organizing well-trained troops to defend against attacks. Their defensive tactics were integral in establishing and maintaining their power across conquered territories.
How did the castles change over the Norman period?
During the Norman period, castles evolved significantly in design and purpose. Initially constructed as motte-and-bailey structures, they transformed into more robust stone fortifications, featuring high walls, towers, and gatehouses to better withstand attacks and enhance defense. This shift reflected the Normans' military strategies and their need to project power and authority over newly conquered territories. Additionally, as peace settled, many castles began to serve as administrative centers and symbols of status rather than solely military strongholds.
When was glass used on castles?
Glass production has been around for 3000 years but they were not incorporated into early castles for one obvious reason. They offer no military defense and castles were military installations. So its unlikely that windows were added till after the period that castles were strategically important. THis would have probably been during the Elizabethan/Tudor period when castles became more like stately homes than defensible miltary installations. Probably the only place you would have found glasing in a medieval Castle would have been the chapel which may have had a stained glass window in it. Of course castles could have been retrofitted with glass but few were built with it as part of the original design.
When did the normans start and end?
1066 when the king died
What words did the Normans give your language?
Old French =)
How did the normans change the designs of castles?
how did the normans change the design of the castle
How did the Normans bring castles to England?
They didn't bring castles, they built them!!
Why did the normans build castles?
Because the normans built castles because soldiers were safe as they had an advantage of height as the castle was built on a motte.
Was there markets in castles in the Normans time?
yes
In catsels were do they sleep?
were do the Normans sleep in castles
What is the evidence that he normans existed in Lancaster?
the castles
How did the Normans change Britain by building motte and bailey castles?
because the English would of be defeated. The Normans built castles better than us
Did the Normans invent Mott and Bailey Castles?
yes they did.
Did the normans invent square keep castles?
yes
List two important effects of the coming of the Normans to Ireland?
Introduction of the English to Ireland and stone fortifications for e.g. castles etc
Who designed the first castle?
the normans, they were motte and baily castles
What year were stone keep castles built?
In 1066 by the Normans
