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The ditch was the moat, and it might be dry or full of water.
In order to attack a castle, you had to break through the gate, go over the walls, or break the walls down. The moat made it difficult to get to the gate, if there was a drawbridge, made it very hard to get ladders or siege towers to the walls to go over them, and made it very hard to dig under the walls to break them down, especially if it was full of water.
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Why were castles built and when were the earliest ones built what were new and old castles made of?
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.
When was Ditch Witch created?
Ditch Witch was created in 1902.
Why was life different for women in ditch colonies compared to English colonies?
English women could not own property.
What is the ditch around a motte and bailey castle called is there a proper name for it?
The ditch around a castle is called a moat.
What is thomas paines book common sense about?
Thomas Paine's common sense is a way to convince people to ditch the king and side with the patriots.
Why are there drawbrige in a castle?
Castles had drawbridges to allow some people inside, usually by providing a bridge to get over a moat or ditch. Drawbridges could be brought up to keep other people out, such as enemies, since they could not get over the moat or ditch without it.
What kind of ditch protected mideival castles?
moats
How strong was the motte and bailey castles?
Strengths: Easy to build Very Cheap Lookout fort at top of motte. Portable Ditch around Bailey Large wooden wall Big artificial defensive motte (hill) Weaknesses: Walls could catch fire easily Could be destroyed by siege weapons. Wall could be destroyed
Why do people ditch school?
People ditch school because they have a twisted concept of reality. They think that they won't get caught. The people who know they will get caught are showing that they have no interest in their future.
Could you make a sentence with the word ditch?
The men dug a deep ditch to lay pipes for the new septic tank. I fell in the ditch, but luckily it was dry.
Why were castles built and when were the earliest ones built what were new and old castles made of?
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.
What Is Princeton's Hobbies?
ditch people
If it takes 7 people 8 days to dig a ditch?
Each person averages 1/56th of a ditch (0.01786) per day. *It would take 112 people to complete the ditch in half a day.*
It takes 7 people 8 days to dig a ditch how many people would it take to dig the ditch in one half day?
112 people are needed
If it takes 7 people 8 days to dig a ditch how many people would it take to dig the ditch in 12 day?
That my friend would take 11 people to dig the ditch. thanku pls. X Wouldn't it be 3 to 4 people? 3.5 to be exact.
If it takes 7 people 8 days to dig a ditch how many people would it take to dig a ditch in 12 a day?
That my friend would take 11 people to dig the ditch. thanku pls. X Wouldn't it be 3 to 4 people? 3.5 to be exact.
What is a draw bridge used for?
Many, but not all, castles are surrounded by a moat - a ditch filled with water. At the entrance to the castle there would be a bridge crossing the moat, and if this bridge was capable of being raised or otherwise "withdrawn", it was a draw bridge.
