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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 castles still important today?
They could be useful as places to live, tourist destinations, government buildings, museums, haunted houses, hotels, and tons of other uses... pretty much anything you can use a building for.
Why did castles become palatial?
There are different reasons as to why castles became palatial. One main reason is because castles were no longer needed for defense, therefore were turned into palatial castles where people were free to visit and stay in.
What is a popular castle in Ireland?
Yes. There are many castles in Ireland, all around the country. Some are derelict and some are in very condition with people living in them or being used for other purposes, like as tourist attractions or hotels. Some of the more well known ones include Blarney Castle, Bunratty Castle, Dublin Castle and Kilkenny Castle.
What country has the most castles per sq mi?
Wales has the most castles per square miles, in the world.
What are the differences between castles and cathedrals?
The difference is tha a castle is a fortified buliding ir serios of bulidings desined to withstand enemy attacks and sieges. And a palace is a lesure buliding, decined to maximize the comfort of its inabitants, and impress the vistors.
What sort of people lived in Carrickfergus castle and what was it like to live there?
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What is the value of the arundel castle?
Arundel Castle, located in West Sussex, England, holds significant historical and cultural value. As a well-preserved example of medieval architecture, it serves as a symbol of the power and influence of the Duke of Norfolk and the aristocracy in England. The castle is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors for its stunning gardens, historical exhibits, and picturesque views, contributing to its economic value. Additionally, its role in various historical events enhances its importance as a heritage site.
Why were castles with square or rectangular keep different to the others?
They did not change from shell keep castles to square keep castle, they existed at the same time.
Most shell keeps were a result of replacing the wooden towers on top of the man made Mottes (erected as a quick way of making a castle) with stone buildings, as they were man made it was often thought they would not take the weight of keep with very tall thick walls like the Tower of London so they made shell keeps, with thinner walls.
To build a substantial keep they would have to demolish the Motte. You would have thicker stronger walls with a square tower, but the extra height on top of the motte is also a defensive advantage, and it woule be cheaper.
The Bailey in a castle was a courtyard insidethe wall or between two outer walls of a castle that surrounded The Keep.
It was a Market Place and served as a gathering place for the locals residents.
The castle was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge in order to defend the surrounding area from French Invasion. In later years it belonged to the Bosville and the Levett families and after 1664 fell into decay until the 20th Century. It was restored by Lord Curson and bequeathed to the National Trust in 1926
How did medieval castles recover from a siege?
One of the main tactics used during a siege is to cut off supplies to the occupants and destroy their crops, or to basically starve them out. After the siege, the castle would need to resupply. Part of their recovery would be to buy, barter, or sometimes even beg for new stock from the nearby markets and neighbors.
What happened to prisoners once they were put into the castle dungeon in the medieval times?
The name dungeon derives from the French "donjon" (tower, keep).
It was a great tower, round or square shaped and was the key element of a castle's defensive structure even because it represented the last stand position for the defenders in case the enemy had penetrated within the castle's walls.
It was much higher than the walls and could hit by means of and arrows and artillery all the structures and the ground below.
Its undergrounds were also used for preserving food, provisions, weapons and as a prison.
What is a trench that surrounds castle?
I think that the 'trench' you are thinking of is a moat. You could say that it is a trench full of water that surrounds the castle. If you are not thinking of a moat then I am sorry.
What were features for the castles in Medieval ages?
The features that almost all have in common include that they are large, and have intricate architecture. Castles are also usually lived in by people of royalty.
Why are most castles surrounded by water?
So that the castle would only have to defend one or two sides other than the whole castle.
How a castle siege might begin?
As soon as the Lord or his Chatelain knew a large opposing army was going to surround them, they would gather all the food and soldiers in the castle and lock it up from inside.
When was the first round keep castle built?
The square keep probably came first because it seemed to be more developed then the shell keep
What materials were used to make alnwick castle?
The materias used to build the Alnwick Castle were stones, clay, sand, wood, concrete and rocks.
For strength and security against invaders. Also to be strong against some harsh Irish weather.
What is a good name for a castle?
Erm, not sure really. Something royal but powerful. Not sure sorry :(
