Castles

150 feet because there tall, though.

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When moats were in style, during times when your neighbors were far off and liable to want your land, some castles used a moat as a natural defence, when no other form of natural terrain advantage was at hand.

Moats were generally used as a deterrent, since sappers could dig under and drain them, or swimmers could cross and then set up ladders or other means to get across the wall, or even break down the gate to let the calvary in to wreak havoc.

So, in short; moats were used by digging a trench and allowing water; especially sewage water; to accumulate in it. Depending on the tastes of the Baron or other Lord who had the castle built, the moat could also be filled with sharpened stakes before being filled, for any people who tried to swim across or simply fell in. The common idea of moats being filled with alligators or other such beasties is mostly myth; it would be rather difficult to _MAKE_ voracious man-eating animals inhabit the moat, especially since they'd be a threat to the inhabitants.

When moats were in style, during times when your neighbors were far off and liable to want your land, some castles used a moat as a natural defence, when no other form of natural terrain advantage was at hand.

Moats were generally used as a deterrent, since sappers could dig under and drain them, or swimmers could cross and then set up ladders or other means to get across the wall, or even break down the gate to let the calvary in to wreak havoc.

Catapults were either weighted or tension devices that could throw (toss) a heavy projectile into or over the castle walls. Large rocks were used to damage castle walls, and burning hay bales or similar objects could be tossed into the center portion to ignite buildings and straw-covered ground. Where available, containers of flammable pitch or oil could similarly be used, but with the threat that they could set fire to the catapult itself.

484,000 square feet, it takes up 13 acres and there is 13,000 rooms

The motte and bailey castles would have rotted within a few years of them being built. The stone castles however are still existing today. These stone castles that are still here today are open to tourists and visitors.

If you think about it, castles took a lot of time (years), effort and money to build, so there would have to be a good reason to place them 'correctly'. (I'm assuming you're not referring to the quick, simple motte and bailey castles which were made of wood and built quickly (although often they were the where the later stone castle was built).

A castle existed for two main reasons.

1. At first, it needed to control the surrounding countryside. Therefore, it housed a small army (or was able to feed and water one). So it was often sited on a hill, by a river, or with easy access to a main highway.

2. It was for protection of the lord (and his family) in areas where other, powerful forces could attack. The peasantry had few weapons and were no real threat. But tribes living over the border (Scots!?) could be a threat, hence the need for protection or to act as a base for counter-raids.

A third reason developed out of the first two. As things became quieter, so the castle became an economic center. A town grew up around it and it grew and grew.

Of course, there is also the fact that a sufficiently rich lord could build a castle simply to show how powerful and wonderful he was, but that is really the same as reason 1: the need for control.

It's Bodiam not Bodium and it's a stone keep.

Tamworth Castle, in Tamworth, Staffordshire

Castles in Europe were made out of many different materials depending on what type of castle it is. For example, Motte and Bailey Castles would have been built out of wood and Stone Castles would (and still are) made out of stone because it is stronger and more sturdy.

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.

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.

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.

Wales has the most castles per square miles, in the world.

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.

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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.

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.

they were expensive to build

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.