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Murder holes, also known as arrow slits or murder holes, were architectural features commonly found in medieval castles and fortifications. They date back to the 12th century, although specific constructions varied by region and castle. These openings allowed defenders to attack enemies while remaining protected from return fire. The exact year of their first use is not documented, as they evolved over time.
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Does biomass poke holes in the o-zone layer?
No, it is man made products "CFC"s that do that.
How were the holes made?
The holes were made using various tools such as drills, saws, or other cutting instruments depending on the material being worked on. The choice of tool depends on the material, the size and shape of the hole, and the precision needed for the task.
Why do cinder blocks have holes?
Cinder blocks have holes to reduce their weight, making them easier to handle and transport. The holes also help in improving insulation and reducing the amount of concrete needed in the construction process. Additionally, the holes can be used for running electrical or plumbing lines within the walls.
What things have holes?
more holes
What year was polypropylene made?
it was made in 1954
How big were medieval murder holes?
what is the commen size of murder holes in centimeters ?
What year was holes film version made?
2003
What year was it when the leprechaun was made up?
Its not made up they exist in rabit holes and basements.
What are the disadvantages of murder holes?
You could fall through the holes and possibly to your death or enemies.
What parts the medieval castle defenses?
Murder holes, tall towers, arrow holes, and thick walls.
What defenses does warwick castle have?
It has a portcullis and murder holes as defensive features. The murder holes were used to throw nasty things like waste and dead people down from to stop or injure any enemies from entering the castle.
What are murder holes?
murder wholes where big wholes in the ground used to kill people in the medieval times. the people were but in these holes to either in boiling water or to starve to death. Actually, that's almost completely incorrect. Murder holes were holes from the roofs of castles where defenders poured boiling water or other things of that nature down upon attackers. They were often between two gates, because they could leave the first gate open, and when the attackers moved to the next gate to break it down, they could lower the first one, trapping them inside and making it impossible to escape from the murder holes. They were a huge part of castle defense.
When was the first Matzo made with holes?
Matzo has always been made with holes, to prevent it rising.
What is the publication year for holes?
1998
What are the release dates for Murder She Wrote - 1984 A Very Good Year for Murder 4-17?
Murder She Wrote - 1984 A Very Good Year for Murder 4-17 was released on: USA: 28 February 1988
What year was the novel holes banned?
1888
Murder rate in Paris?
The last data on murder rates for Paris, France was in 2013. There were 160 murders during this year and was down from the previous year.
