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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
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What are 5 of William of Normandy's castles?
Here are the names of 5 castles built by King William I (William the conqueror) : * Warwick castle * Rochester castle * Lincoln castle * Windsor castle * Winchester castle There were also many more castles built by King William I.
Why were castles built on hills?
Better field of view; you can see farther from the top of a hill, also, any attacker would have to come up the hill at you, tiering their army, in addition to your defenders having a greater range granted by firing from a higher elevation. MoreCastles were not always built on hills. Some were built on ordinary countryside and surrounded by moats. Some castles were built on islands. Some were built along the banks of rivers. The point of such placement was to make it difficult to approach the castle with siege towers or to scale the walls with ladders.
Where did a medieval steward live?
A medieval steward was a household or estate manager for a wealthy person or nobleman. He was paid well, but not usually as highly as an attorney, for example. He had to be able to read and write, and to do arithmetic. He managed property, and so might have to inspect the grounds and buildings. He also was likely to manage money, and so would keep track of income, rentals, expenditures, and taxes. He very likely lived in a village or town.
There were stewards for large estates and even countries, and some of these became powerful. Owen Tudor is one example; he was the household manager of Catherine of Valois, the widow of King Henry V, and married her. Their sons rose in power because they were half brothers of King Henry VI, and their grandson, Henry Tudor, became King Henry VII of England. Another example is the Scottish and English Stuart Dynasty, which got its name because it started out as royal stewards.
Which castle did William of Normandy introduce to England?
When William of Normandy took over the throne in England the first type of castle he introduced was the motte and bailey castle. A few years later some of the motte and bailey castles where upgraded to concentric castles.
Did medieval castles have water available on all floors?
Castle Architecture
Bedrooms, Bathing,
and what did they do without indoor plumbing?
Solars and Squints
Castle lords and ladies generally lived in the upper stories of the keep in a room called a solar. These might be divided with partitions, but the main feature of the room would be the bed. The lord's bed would be made with a heavy wooden frame and have a canopy that would be pulled back during daylight hours. Comfort was provided with feather mattresses and springs made from interlaced ropes or staps. These beds would be dismantled taken with the lord when he traveled.
Lords and ladies might have kept separate chambers, each accompanied by their attendants who would sleep on palettes, benches, or small mattresses on the floor.
Medieval furniture included intricately carved wooden chests for clothing and wall pegs to hang robes. A small stool might have been in the room to be used while dressing. Armchairs became popular in the late Middle Ages.
Castle guests, the lord's eldest son and the castle steward would occupy chambers on higher levels. These rooms would be equipped with peepholes calls squints that were used to monitor the activity below.
Tubs and the Bathman
Bathing was done in wooden tubs padded with cloth. Privacy provided by tents or canopies. When the lord traveled, the tub traveled with him, maintained by a bathman who was also responsible for heating the water. In warmer weather the tub might be placed outside near the garden while during the winter the bathing would be done close to a chamber fireplace.
Some castles in the late Middle Ages engineered hot and cold running water to certain rooms in the castle, but these were rare. Other castles had permanent "bath rooms" with tiled floors.
Medieval Garderobes and Gong Farmers
Even the grandest castle didn't have bathroom facilities. Usually latrines or garderobes would be built into a castle wall overhanging the ground or water below. Some garderobes had wooden seats but many were simply carved into the castle stone. These could be quite uncomfortable, especially in the winter! Iron bars were placed on some garderobe chutes to keep invading armies from using them as a point of entry.
Garderobes would be placed near bedchambers and other parts of the castle, some partitioned with screens for privacy, but many were rather exposed. Chamber pots were popular throughout the Middle Ages and straw was used as Medieval toilet paper. Larger castles had dedicated latrine towers, and the person with the unsavory job of emptying the latrine was called a gong farmer.
What were the castle parts in the Middle Ages?
A medieval castle was very complex with many parts. There was a dungeon (dark cell underground), donjon (tower), gatehouse (main entrance with a guard), and a hoarding (gallery with floor slats to drop objects).
How did Castles help William the Conqueror establish his authority?
It help William because people would look up to the castle and rember who was king, it also help him because peasnts would be scared of him and not disobey his orders.
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William the conqueror built a wooden Motte and Bailey Castle there in 1068. This Motte and Bailey design was replaced with a stone keep castle in 1260. For more details on this question, visit one of the related links below.
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.
