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Castles

From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today

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Why is bran castle called Dracula castle?

it is called draculas castle after his father with the last name drac (i think)

Have there been any battles at powis castle?

In October of 1644 Powis castle was captured by Parliamentary troops from those supporting Charles I. This was the only fighting that took place there.

What are some the defensive features of the Tower of London?

i like sweetcorn, sweetcorn likes me from JOHN MAJOR

P.S You are all gullible little brats

Attacking a shell keep castles?

One way is to use a catapult to knock over the walls. This is useful as it distracts the defenders from protecting the gates and entrances, and may lead to desertion, which would allow victory to the attackers.

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.

Who lived at Kenilworth castle?

For six centuries this castle was a stronghold of the Lords and Kings of England. From it's foundation by Geoffrey de Clinton about 1200ad until the time of the Tudors, it was held by the powerful de Montforts in the 13th century. Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester later became a leading rebel against HenryIII, and in 1266 Henry's army surrounded Kenilworth Castle, for a period of eight months, but it's fortifications withstood the siege. However, the defenders were later forced to surrender, due to disease and famine.

What did castles impact on siege weapons?

They made siege weaponry have to be more large and robust to knock down the walls or stronger or more larger to throw stuff over the walls

How long did it take to build Prague Castle?

Prague Castle was not built in a single effort, but in a series of steps. The oldest part of it, dating from about 870, was a walled church. Other church buildings were added in the 10th century. A convent was later added, with appropriate protective walls. Then a palace was constructed in the 12th century, with rebuilding in newer style in the 14th century. More building was done in the 15th century.

What is the difference between a medieval castle and a medieval manor?

a castle is a castle, but a manor is a village type area for the citizens. it had all the necesities that people needed, so the people didnt have to go anywhere else. A manor is like a mini city with about 200-300 people, or maybe even less.

Why are portholes round?

with angles, this stress would tend to concentrate at those points and perhaps crack the skin. With round portholes such stress is evenly ... distributed around the holes, making it less likely for such cracks to occur

How many acres does the palace of Versailles cover?

37 000 acres were cleared to make room for the tree-lined terraces, walkways, and thousands of flowering plants.

What were the castles strengths and weaknesses?

The strengths of castles were they did not take long to build, hard to shoot at people inside and fire could not burn the stone. The weaknesses were catapults that could tear the stone, ladders could be used to invade easily and castle defenders could not see far away from low grounds.

Who lived in pembroke castle?

In 1093 it was built and lived in by Roger of Montgomery. A century later it was given to William Marshell by Richard the 1st

Belonging to or having to do with the middle ages?

The term Medieval refers to anything concerning to the Middle Ages. This time period was between 476 and 1453 AD.

What job does a bailiff do in the castle?

A bailiff wasn't in the castle. If there was a bailiff he would be part of the local town.

What famous people lived in castles?

When he was in England, William the Conqueror lived in castles. King Edward II was born in Carnarvon Castle; his mother was living in temporary residence there while the castle was being built. King Henry V was born in Monmouth Castle. Anne of Cleves lived in a Hever Castle, which had also been the home of Anne Boleyn. There were a number of others, but most powerful medieval people did not normally live in castles.

Most castles were not designed to be homes, but rather forts. A few manor houses were fortified and called castles, later in the Middle Ages, and a few were very large, to the point that a comfortable residence could fit inside. These few were really the only ones people might like to live in.

How much did beaumaris castle cost to build?

it cost in pounds about 100 000 in them days that was more then hat people ever saw it took years to build 4 to be exact

Would pets live in the castle?

Yes. But only if the king had confirmation and he had a pet that he was okay with and it was very rare that this actually happened xx

What royal family of great Britain has long had a summer residnce balmoral castle in the Highland region of this county?

You have answered your own question. Britain only has one Royal Family and Balmoral Castle is their summer residence.

What famous people lived or live in the arundel castle?

Roger De Montagomry

Duke of norflok

Adeleiza of Louvain

Henry1,4

Empress Matilda

Richard 1

Edward1

William 3 comet de sussex

John Fitz

Edward 1,2,3

John Holland

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