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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
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jesters were treated on how ever the king was feeling that day. if he was in a really bad mood the jester might be beheaded.
What was dunlow castle defening from?
The Dunloe castle was used in the defense of the Killarny area. The castle protect the passage way to the Gap of Dunloe. The ruins of the castle can be seen today on the ground of the luxury Dunloe hotel.
What would the lord and lady do in a castle?
'Live' is the short answer. But remember that the Lord of the Manor had responsibilities to his tenants and farmers, etc..
Most of them were also also responsible to the King for 'soldiers' in the event of War.
the normans built castles to show authority and power over England and for good defence and there are like 7 different types
An aftcastle is the raised part of the upper deck at the stern of a ship.
What was the purpose of a medieval courtyard?
The purpose of a medieval courtyard was to serve as a central gathering space within a castle or manor, providing light and air to surrounding rooms. It often functioned as a hub for daily activities, including social interactions, markets, or even livestock management. Additionally, courtyards offered a level of security and could be used for training exercises or ceremonies. Overall, they played a crucial role in the social and functional dynamics of medieval life.
What was the first motorway built in England?
The Preston Bypass, the first section of what is now the M6 was the first motorway in the country, built by Tarmac Construction and opened by the then Prime Minister, Harold Macmillam on 5 December 1958.
Where is Draculas castle in real life?
knowhere cuz its a myth it was drawn/made on the computer!
It's real alright- that's where the myth was born.It's in Romania
when a castle is surrounded by enemies that won't let the castle inhabitants out.
What does a higher conductivity mean?
Concentric castles were the next follow on from stone keep castles. Concentric castles, in Britain, are most associated with Edward I and North-West Wales where a series of huge castles were built. The most famous concentric castles are at Harlech, Beaumaris, Caernarvon and Conway.
Unlike square keep castles, concentric castles had no central keep. In many senses, they had no centre either as all parts of the castle would have been considered to be a strong point. Each concentric castle had a very heavily defended entrance and the central core was defended by a series of curtain walls. The furthest of the curtain walls would have been the smallest in height to allow the defenders to see an approaching enemy. The curtain wall nearest to the castle would have been the highest to give the defenders the maximum height advantage over those attempting to take over the castle.
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I am not sure what you mean by "figure". I can think of three meanings to this. You need to rewrite the question to state what you want to know. This is too vague.
The owner and created of Crooks and Castles is Dennis Calvero.
Raymond and Minerva Mason from Jacksonville, Florida
What is a Stewart in the medieval castle?
In medieval times, the steward was a servant who supervised the lord's estate and household. Stewards took care of their lord's castles when they were away, managed domestic routines, and checked on the taxes of the serfs on his lord's manor.
How many castle did King Ludwig have?
King Ludwig The great had one castle, to find out more information on how many castles he had go to www.kingludwigiscool.com
One outstanding feature common to all of the eventually rebellious colonies was their?
Rapidly growing populations
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How has the monarchy power changed from the middle ages to now?
In the Early Middle Ages, monarchy was sometimes absolute, meaning the king could do whatever he wanted. Early on, kings were often elected from the ruling clan, a practice that continued in the Holy Roman Empire, and in Scotland for the course of the Middle Ages; in time, monarchies tended to become hereditary.
As time passed, kings became not longer absolute rulers, and especially lost some powers relating to Church organization in such developments as the Investiture controversy. Kings also lost more and more power to parliaments.
Most monarchies have disappeared altogether. Now, in Europe they exist mostly in Scandinavian countries, the low lands, the UK and Spain. And in those countries, the function of the monarchy is largely ceremonial.
Kings, nobles and lesser lords built castles to house and protect themselves, their families, staff, soldiers, livestock and horses. Within the castle, in addition to the lord's residence, there were storehouses, stables, bakery, kitchens, and houses and quarters for the staff and solders.
The Normans built the first real castles after winning the Battle of Hastings in 1066. They needed to house and protect themselves and control their new kingdom. They quickly set about building wooden Motte and Bailey castles. These were later replaced with stone castles because there was less risk of fire and they offered better protection from attack. Though built primarily for protection and defense in holding down a conquered territory, castles also became an effective way to intimidate local people into servitude or forced labor.
The 'great age of castles' began approximately 1,000 years ago and lasted for nearly 500 years. Medieval castles continued to be built from the time of the Norman Conquest (1066) to the start of the Tudor era (1485). Though Kings, nobles, and lesser lords, originally built castles for protection, over time comfortable homes evolved within those fortified walls. Castles became a strong symbol of wealth, power and control.
To view the difference between an initial motte-and-bailey wooden castle and an early stone castle, see Sources and Related Links further down this page.
For the protection and safety of the rich and the central point for local medieval governments.
well one of the ways that kings built castles is to threat the enemy or authorities it shows power and shows that you have good subjects.people also built castles to protect themselves from other people and also to give other people the sense that they are in power and ability to show off.
1.Castles were built because they were a safe place/base for the knights and lords
2.But the motte which is safe place/base for the villigers or for the poor
3.The Castles were a good way of reminding the english who was in control
4.Castleshelped the landlords protect their new lands and made it hard for the attackers to fight back
5.Castles were a base for attacking areas nearby
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Somewhere near but point (2) is wrong. The motte (or "moat", with or without water) was part of the castle's outer defences, not accommodation for anyone.
They were built in England after the Normans invaded. They were protection, status, and showed others who was in control of the area.
- The first real castles were built in England by the invading Normans to remind the English that the Normans were now in control.
- Castles were built to provide safety and protection. They were also built to show the owners rank and wealth.
- A castle was built for protection but it was also built to make the villagers afraid of who lived there.
- Medieval lords built castles for themselves, families, staff and to provide a secure haven in a time of need such as a siege or attack from an enemy. They eventually became large enough to hold an entire small community during an attack.
- Castles were built because they were a safe place/base for the knights and lords.
- Castles helped the landlords protect their new lands and made it hard for the attackers to fight back.
- Castles were a base for attacking areas nearby.
