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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
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Name something most castles had?
Draw bridge, moat, queen, king, rooms, towers, dungeons.
They all had a barn, and some had a curtain.
Seeing as they are big stone buildings, they protect the inhabitants, namely the lord of the castle and his family. From the castle the lord can supervise his lands and collect taxes and have feasts. The castle was usually built for protection and not comfort, though in later years some had some more luxuries. During times of war, sometimes the peasants would take refuge inside of the castle or in the courtyard.
How Many People Lived At Goodrich Castle?
At Goodrich Castle, at least 100 to 150 people would have lived there, just to take care of the Lord's family. Estimates suggest that around 200 people lived in the castle at any given time.
When were most castles built and by which group of people?
Most castles were built in the 16 hundreds.
Where is the Eilean Donan Castle located?
The Eilean Donan Castle is located in Western Scotland. It is situated by the small, picturesque village of Dornie on the main tourist route to the Isle of Skye.
Was it only kings and queens that lived in the Bodiam Castle?
queen elizibith was and is not queen of the bodiam casle and i think it waz only royal who lived in the boadiam castle!
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What is portholes and castles can not exist without me?
Portholes are small round windows in the huls of ships that let in light and air.
Castles are defensive structures common in the middle ages.
Both can and will exist without you.
Corfe Castle is now owned by the National Trust who were given it by the Bankes family (link below) who owned it having bought in 1635. The castle was owned by the Crown until Elizabeth 1 sold it in the 16th century
Which castle in the Basque Country would Kate Middleton have liked to be married in?
The Butron Castle in the Basque Country is the dream castle of Kate Middleton.
Can you go inside Edinburgh castle?
Of course. But since it is a currently active military base that hands over to the army from Historic Scotland at 5 PM try and get there before that time.
Can you show me a map from Fraserburgh to Balmoral Castle?
See the link below - Google Map directions.
How did castle designs change 1066 - 1485 And why did they need to?
they changed the castle designs because what it was made out of wasn't strong enough and it could be burned.
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What were arundel castle's strong points?
The strong points of Arundel castle are the rounded corners because they have more surface area, the 9 feet thick wall surrounding the castle keep building built at the center of the Mott. This is the strongest part of the whole castle) and the 100 feet high Motte (a man made mound of earth.) Overall it is a very strong castle!!! :)
What is the strongest stone for castles?
one that das not contane metal ,lime ,glas or asbest and will have stractual power last throug years (500 and more) must be granite or a strong marble if that's for UK. (lots of iod)
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What did the earliest castles consist of?
The earliest castles consisted of at least one tower and were surrounded by a wall. The tower was used to watch for approaching trouble and the walls helped to keep people out.
