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Castles

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

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When was leeds castle built?

Leads castle was built by Robert De Crevecoeur

Did people live in dover castle?

No one actually lives in the Dover Castle at this time. It is presently the home of a museum to honor the Queen's Royal Guard. The museum is called Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment Museum.

Why did king William build moat and bailey castles?

because it has a hill with a castle on top and a water river type thingy around it

Can you castle if you have been put in check?

You can castle if you have been put in check previously in the game and removed the check without moving your king (either by blocking or capturing the opponent's piece). You cannot castle if: (a)you are currently in check; (b)you move your king through an attacked square on the board during the castle; or (c)you have moved your king or castling rook at any point in the game.

Who protected the medieval castles?

The person that controlled the medieval castles were the kings and queens. But the king and queen didn't like living in the castle for it was to crowded, so they would put the baron in charge while they were in their manor.

Why was Leeds Castle built where it was?

The name Leeds originates from the name of a chief minister of King Ethelbert IV ( 856-860) called Ledian ( it is not associated with the city of Leeds! )http://www.castles.me.uk/leeds-castle.htm

How much is warwick castle?

Warwick Castle is not for sale and can never be sold. It belongs to the public.

If it was for sale, it would cost you around £12,000,000 (12 million).

What events happened at warwick castle?

Warwick Castle is a medieval castle in Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire, England. The History of the site of Warwick Castle covers hundreds of years and many different reigns. In 1642 Civil war broke out between King and parliament and Warwick Castle successfully withstands a siege by Royalist troops.

What are the defensive features for concentric castles?

The defences of a concentric castle were round towers - It was harder for attackers to make round towers collapse. Unlike square towers they had no corners, which collapsed if holes were dug underneath the foundations.

How many rooms castles have?

An average castle has about 45-50 rooms.Hope this helps!!!

What type of castle is Lancaster Castle?

Lancaster is a medieval (gothic) castle. Many castles in Great Britain were built on places of original Roman fortresses.

Where is conwy castle located?

above the Conwy Estuary, Comwy North Wales

Who owned chepstow castle?

the first owner of chepstow castle was william the conquerer

When was Carrickfergus Castle built?

Carrickfergus Castle was built by John de caurcy in 1177Carrickfergus Castle was built by John de caurcy in 1177

When and why did the concentric castles change?

they changed to concentric casles so that enemies couldnt go underground and the whole castle would fall

How many castles did William the Conquerors men build?

he built as many as he could so that his soilders where safe and manly his self

Who lived in Rochester castle?

It was a motte and bailey castle, later turned into a stone keep castle.