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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
How did living in a castle act as a complete community?
the serfs (or peasents) provided food for the lords. the lords, got their protection and land from the knights and kings. the knights, got food from the lords, and in return they protected them. they also protected the king, who is in charge of everything. hope that helped! your welcome
It was built during the reign of Henry II. The architect was Maurice the Engineer, that is to say, of the first stronghold. It was extended over the centuries. So, to answer the question: there was not one builder of the Dover Castle.
What building is 300 stories tall?
None. The tallest building in the world (when finished) is 168 stories tall. I wonder if it's possible to have a 300 story building, like if air density or something would crush it...
How long did it take the bute family to build Cardiff castle?
Construction on Cardiff Castle was begun in 1091 by a man named Robert Fitzhamon. The castle was a possession of the de Clare, le Despencer, and Beauchamp families during the next few centuries, and finally passed became the property of John Stuart, who was the third Earl of Bute.
There were a number of Reconstruction projects in the early nineteenth century. In 1869, the third Marquess of Bute began an extensive reconstruction that might be regarded as a rebuilding, and this reconstruction continued through following generations until at least 1927.
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589 in Hiroshima, Japan.
How was heating accomplished in the medieval halls?
The great halls of the Middle Ages were heated with open fires on hearths or braziers in the middle of the room. The smoke rose through the hall to the roof, and was vented outside through a vent called a louver, basically a hole in the roof with a cover to keep rain out, or through large vents under the gables.
It was the heating that brought the great hall into being. The problem of heating with an open fire meant that rooms had to be as large and well ventilated as possible, otherwise people would die of what was called suffocation, a common problem in ancient Rome. The ceilings had to be high.
There was an alternative, which was to use a thing called a smoke canopy, which was a hood over a fire that gathered the smoke and put it out through a hole in a wall or the roof, but these were really preferred in kitchens, where the amount of heat was too much for the size of the room.
The invention of the chimney, which happened in the late 11th or 12th century, made real fireplaces possible. This, in turn, made it possible to have heat in smaller rooms. Chimneys were expensive to build and difficult to maintain, so they were rather a luxury for most people of the later part of the Middle Ages, but they did gradually make the great hall unnecessary in most manor houses. This, in turn, led to Tudor architecture, and was what differentiated it most from medieval architecture.
Castles are important because people who take their time to make a castle deserve the credit.So,they are important because many people wanted to live in them and only rich wealthy people may.
What is the exact number of castles in Wales?
Wales had around 400 castles. Only 100 are left. Some of those are restored castles and others are now preserved castle ruins. For more information and a full list, see Related Links further down this page.
Malbork Castle (also called Marienburg Castle) was built and occupied by members of the order referred to as the Teutonic Knights. It was a military order formed for multiple purposes, protection of pilgrims, running hospitals, and crusading. They built Malbork Castle, in what is now Poland, as part of a crusade to conquer and convert pagans in that area.
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Who owned Windsor castle after William the Conqueror?
he is the conquror of Norway and king of englad
What were usual colors for castles in the medieval ages?
Most castles were usually made of stone and metal, so the usual colors were gray, black, and white.
Who lived in medieval castles and why?
In England the medieval knight lived in a manor house not in the castle. A number of farms supported one manor house. One manor house supported one knight. England had about 6,000 manor houses. It took a number of manors to support a castle. The baron living in the castle might also be a knight. The solders living in the castle were not generally knights.
Who designed the guards uniforms at Prague castle?
Vaclav Havel, the first president of the Czech Republic, replaced the dull uniforms the the Castle Guards had been wearing in Communist days. He commissioned Theodor Pistek to design new uniforms, a winter and summer version, a ceremonial version and Battle Dress version.
Where did people build medieval castles?
Castles were put in different places for different reasons.
Some castles defended trade routes, and were placed to collect tolls. These were placed along roads, rivers, and important places on the shore. Dover Castle is an example. There are castles all along the Rhine of this type also.
Some castles were placed in the land holdings of important nobles for defense. They were sited according to what was best for defense among possible places owned by the lord. Loch Leven Castle might be regarded as one such.
Some castles were sited for defense and also to awe a local population. The great castles Edward I built in Wales are perhaps of this type. They were garrisoned for a few years, and they partly garrisoned. They only had military significance for a couple of decades because the people were no longer considered a threat. Harlech Castle is an example.
What type of castle is conisbrough castle?
Conisbrough castle is a circular Norman keep tower or you can call it a stone round keep the castle is in Doncaster south Yorkshire
Who lived in Warwick castle in medieval times?
Warwick Castle was used, for most of the Middle Ages, as a prison. Among its residents was Piers Gaveston, who remained there from the time he was captured until he was executed. It was also used for storage of provisions at various times. I cannot find that anyone used it as a home, but it might have been so.
Which was not a common activity for women in the late Middle Ages?
Witchcraft was not a common activity for women in the late Middle Ages.
yes because jesters were people to entertain the king or queen. So they would sing, dance etc.
Who disturbs the watch of the Elsinore guards?
The ghost of King Hamlet disturbs the watch of the Elsinore guards.
How much does it cost to go to dover castle?
Adult:
£13.40 until 31 Mar 2010 / £13.90 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£6.70 until 31 Mar 2010 / £7.00 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£11.40 until 31 Mar 2010 / £11.80 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Free
Other:
Family Ticket:
£33.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £34.80 from 1 Apr 2010
Details:
Includes Secret Wartime Tunnels tour. Additional charges for members and non- members may apply on event days
Is the hylton castle medieval?
The site known as "Hylton Castle" has a history typical of many such sites around the UK.
A wood and earth castle was first built there soon after 1066 by a knight of the de Hilton family; this would have been a motte-and-bailey style structure and the local peasant population would have been forced to work in its construction, moving many tons of earth using only spades, mattocks and baskets.
In the late 1300s or early 1400s the castle was entirely rebuilt in stone, probably falling into disrepair a hundred years or so after its construction.
The structure was entirely redesigned in the 18th century as a stately home (not a castle) for the Hylton family; this work involved inserting large glass windows which no medieval castle would ever have. Comfort and family life were now the priorities.
Long periods of neglect and changes of use followed, with various additions and alterations to the structure.
So even though it is today known as "Hylton Castle" it has not been a castle since the end of the medieval period. If you see a structure like that with large, glass windows open to the outside, you can be certain it has no military or defensive properties of any kind.
