Yes they did . (:
The use of alligators in moats as a form of defense is mostly a myth. While some historical accounts mention crocodiles or alligators being used in moats, it was not a common practice due to practicality and logistical issues. Moats were typically filled with water to create a barrier against intruders.
Not likely since they wouldn't survive the winters in Europe...where most moats were built.
Some people that alligators and crocodiles were kept in moats. This what people would envision when they were told a castle was surrounded by a moat.
mudd Animals such as alligators are put in moats so eniemies cant get across
In the medieval times, they used moats as a defence against intruders.
mudd Animals such as alligators are put in moats so eniemies cant get across
There is a myth that alligators or crocodiles were placed in the moats. This is not true. Some moats did have eels and other kinds of fish in them for food. Sometimes, sharpened sticks (bungy sticks) were placed in the moat to prevent attackers from safely entering it. Burning liquids may also have been poured in the moats, but references to this are not proven.
People in medieval times didnt poo...there was no sewarage?
A moat could possibly have alligators or sharks depending on the type of water.Take your moat to be freshwater; it could possibly have alligators or bull sharks, probably it has nothing bigger than a carp.However take your moat to be saltwater; there is a much larger variety of sharks that could inhabit it (bull sharks included again) but no alligators. I don't know of any saltwater moats, but they probably have nothing bigger than a goby. If the case is that you are considering swimming in a moat, do not hesitate. But watch out for boats.
because they were surrounded by water.. moats
Castles with moats were primarily built during the Middle Ages, particularly from the 12th to the 15th centuries. Moats served as both a defensive feature and a status symbol for nobility. While some earlier fortifications included water defenses, the classic image of moated castles became prominent with the rise of feudalism in Europe. By the late medieval period, the use of moats declined as artillery technology advanced.