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What materials were used in the middle ages to make castles?
Motte and Bailey castles were first built of wood but, as they evolved they changed into being made of stone. This was because the wooden version burnt down easily and was easily destroyed as wood rotted quickly. The stone castles were then called square keep castles.There was also castles called stone keeps
Were there different types of castles?
Yes, there were many different types depending on the country they were in, their purpose, and when they were built.
What were the first castles like and who built them?
The first castle were a defencestructure or a fortress. Monarch (royalty) or nobles were the usual residents of these castles.
What Norman castles are still standing in England?
The Normans built around 500 castles of varies types and size throughout England and Wales after the invasion of England in 1066. About 90 are still standing, many intact and still occupied and many in a state of ruin. The link below has more good information about Norman Castles.
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 were the first types of castles?
The first type of castle was a motte and bailey 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.
What was the fist types of castles?
Motte and Bailey castles
What was the first castle in England called?
Motte and bailley castles
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.
What were the different types of castles in the middle ages?
The types were mott and bailey. Stone keep castles, Military castles, castles for royalty, rich, lords, and nyone who could afford a castle
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 was the first castle founded called?
one of the very first castles was the Motte & Bailey Castle.
What types of castles were used in 066?
In 1066 Motte and bailey castles were used
How many types of castles are there?
50000
What materials were the first castles made from and why choose these materials?
what were the first castles made from?
