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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
What is the purpose of medieval castles?
It is the home of the noble King and Queen, but the castle is a place of safety to the King and Queen. They could move inside the castle grounds if a hostile army came.
Who ruled England in the 12th century?
King John- named King after his older brother King Richard I died, they were sons of King Henry II, King John was the youngest of 5 1199-1216
King Henry III- the first to be a child, son of King John ruled for 56 years 1216-1272
King Edward I- son of Henry aka Longshanks, depicted in Brave Heart film, expelled the Jews from England 1272-1307
How did Newcastle under-lyme get its name?
John of Gaunt built a castle in the town, hence the new & castle elements of the name. 'Under' is an old fashioned use of the word meaning 'among,, related to the Swedish 'under' and Germant 'unter'. 'Lyme' means an elm forest. So 'Newcastle-under-Lyme' means 'new castle amongst the elms'.
How do you become a court jester?
How do you see a jester? Funny,entertaining? You'd be exactly right!
One of the most important things of being a jester is being funny. Or entertaining. Make people laugh, and hopefully have another talent as well. Having a cool costume helps too, maybe even belonging to a guild. (I'll add more info later)
Jesters need to make people laugh. But look on the bright side, you won't have to live in shame. If you don't entertain the king you'll most likely be executed.
What sort of castle came before the concentric castle and after the square or rectangular keep?
round keep castle.
Where was the trial and exucution of Charles 1st held?
on Jan 1949 and on that day he had sex with 5 girls all at the same time
What is the purpose of concentric reducers?
Concentric reducers are piping fittings used to connect pipes of different diameters in a way that maintains a consistent centerline. Their primary purpose is to facilitate a smooth transition in flow between larger and smaller pipes, minimizing turbulence and pressure loss. This helps ensure efficient fluid flow in various applications, including in HVAC systems, water supply, and industrial processes. Additionally, they can accommodate changes in pipe size without disrupting the overall system integrity.
Where do people relax in the castle?
Most castles were forts. They were cramped, cold, drafty, and generally unpleasant. The open courtyard called a bailey was a place for a barracks, workshops for blacksmiths, the stable. There were few to no provisions for comfort, and at best they were tolerable.
A few castles were fortified manor houses, and they were more comfortable.
In either case, if I lived in a castle and wished to relax, I would have gone to the inn in the neighboring village.
What are facts about the Romanticism Period?
They believed that the young and innocent were no better than the old and educated.
What are the Elements of Persian Rule?
- Tolerance of conquered people
- Zoroastrianism
- Road System
- Development of Caste System
It was built in 1068. That makes it 1059 years old in 2009.
