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The first castle were a defencestructure or a fortress. Monarch (royalty) or nobles were the usual residents of these castles.
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Where were stone keep castles built?
William the Conqueror first built stone keep castles to show that he is not scared of the British
What did the Normans build in Britain?
They built churches and castles and stuff like that
Why did they need the castles?
knights and lords built castles to protect themselves from their enemies. they were also used to entertain guests, and for housing purposes. that is why they built castles.
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 the Romans build castles?
The Romans built spectacular castles. The castles were built for defense and protection from the enemy. Drawbridges kept the enemies from getting across the moat.
How were the first castles built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
How were castles first built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
When did castles first built in England?
Castles were first built in 1066, this was mainly due to the battle of hastings
When were castles first built and why?
built as protection for invaders
Who built the medievil castles?
William the Conqueror built the first wooden ones but kings after him also built their own castles.
Were where the castles first built?
Normady
What are some castles built by William?
motte and bailey castles were the first castles built by william and later stone castles came around they were first rectangular but then were made circular which was better defence. e.t.c. ;-)
When were castles first invented?
they were built when facebook was was built lol
Where were the first Norman castles built?
Normady
What was the first castles built with?
wood and stones
Who built the first middle age castles?
Germany
What was medieval castles made of?
Medieval castles were built for protection and not for comfort. The first castles were built using wood but, were found to burn easily. Stone was then used in replacement of wood.
