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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
What are some advantages of drawbridges?
One of the advantages of a draw bridge is lower cost to build. A draw bridge doesn't have the high piers and long approaches of conventional bridges. A disadvantage of a draw bridge is the long wait times as traffic is halted when the bridge is raised for passage.
the person who owns warwick castle is maddam tussaides wax museum! (ive spelt it wrong)
Why were castles deserted after gunpowder was invented?
Because your mom was there. Here is the video to prove it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MT5oNEHrNs
Why are there windows on the engineer castle?
The 16 windows on the engineer castle are symbolic of the 16 core principles of engineering. These principles, outlined by the National Academy of Engineering, are the basis for engineering ethics, and they are:
- public welfare and safety
- health, welfare, and safety of the public
- advancement of the state of engineering knowledge
- protection of the environment
- enhancement of the quality of life
- international cooperation
- respect for human dignity
- responsibility to society
- loyalty to employers
- fairness to colleagues
- integrity in practice
- objectivity in decision-making
- avoidance of conflicts of interest
- openness in communication
- respect for intellectual property
- professional development
The 16 window configuration of the engineer castle is a visual representation of these principles, and serves as a reminder of the ethical standards to which engineers should adhere.
Bodiam Castle was built by Sir Edward Dalyngrygge in the 14th Century.
Because the Queen of England and the Royal Family live there
How and why did castles change between 1066 and 1600?
because they looked like bumble bees in the 1500's
What is the name of the slits in the walls on a castle?
The slits are simply called arrow slits or occasionally Balistraria. Sometimes the arrow slits are looking out of embrasures. Arrow slits were useful for protecting the castle as they were easy to fire out of but very, very hard to fire into. To find out more about embrasures click on the link below. "Wikipedia.org: Embrasure" To find out more about arrow slits click on the other link below. "Wikipedia.org: Arrow slits".
How do you attack concentric castle?
you could put them under seige or use a catapult if a moat is included hope this helps :)
Where were medieval castle usually built?
Historically, it would seem that the eleventh through sixteenth centuries were the "Golden Age" of castle building in Europe. Some were built before or after that time, but most date to that 500 year period.
Why did it take so long to build castles in the middle ages?
Because cathedrals are bigger and more complicated
How was corfe castle destroyed?
It was destroyed with rocket launchers?? Certainly an idea but the Castle fell to Parliamentarian Forces during the English Civil war after a member of the Castle staff let the enemy in through a side door. The Castle was then destroyed by gunpowder, to make it unusable. The process is known as 'Slighting'. After the destruction much of the stone work was carried away and many of the houses in Corfe Castle village have stonework from the castle in their construction.
What was the first motte and bailey castle?
When the Normans won their victory in the Battle of hastings of 1066, motte and bailey castles started to appear. The first castle was built somewhere in France.
How many cooks were there in a medieval castle?
Most of the time yes so they could just get up and go to work but servants had a designated area where they stay
they normally lived near the bottom of the castle and rarely ventured to the higher levels.
What is name of largest castle in Scotland?
The largest uninhabited castle is Doune. Largest inhabited castle is Floors. (I think!?!)
