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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
In Medieval Times why did they put motes around the castle?
In the medieval times, they used moats as a defence against intruders.
Who Built The First Icebreaker?
The first icebreaker is generally credited to the Russian navy, specifically the ship "Svyataya Anna," built in 1890. However, the concept of icebreaking vessels dates back even earlier, with wooden ships designed for navigating icy waters appearing in the 17th century. The development of dedicated icebreakers continued throughout the 19th century, driven by the need for Arctic exploration and shipping routes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of concentric castles?
The strengths and advantages of concentric castles were numerous!
What were the Weaknesses and Disadvantages of Concentric Castles?
The weaknesses and disadvantages of concentric castles were as follows:
- Concentric Castles were extremely expensive to build
- The loss of a Concentric castle would have been disastrous for the owner
- They required vast man power and labour resources
- A huge variety of skills were required to build Concentric castles
- A Concentric Castle could take several years to complete
- Siege Warfare was applied when trying to take a concentric castle - Castle walls could fall due to bombardment from Siege Engines such as the ballista, the mangonel, and the trebuchet
- The Welsh Castles of Edward I were built with direct access to the sea fresh supplies could be delivered to the castle and the defenders could not be starved into submission
- Concentric Castles built inland ran the risk of being starved into submission
The story of Life in Norman England?
here is the story!:
Life in Norman England
The tall, frowning keep and solid walls of the great stone castles in which the Norman
barons lived betokened an age of violence and suspicion. Beauty gave way to the needs
of safety. In a Norman castle, forbidding stone buildings, ringed with parapets pierced
along the top with shot holes, stood like hostilesoldiers behind high, thick walls. At the
bottom of the walls lay green, slimy ditch: a sign to all foes to keep their distance.
Yet if an enemy did manage to cross the moat and force the gateway, in spite of a portcullis
crashing down from above and melted lead pouring in burning streams from the perforated
top of the rounded arch, little of his work was yet done. To reach the baron, the enemy had
to enter the keep: a huge tower of stone in the inner courtyard. But from the narrow slits in
the keep's ten-foot walls, archers rained a sharp and endless shower of arrows, sweeping
all approaches to the high and narrow stair that led to the single door that was the only
entrance, and the only path to victory.
Do jesters have responsibilities and what are they?
Yes they do and their job is to serve their owner and make his family and his loyal subjects happy about them selves and good about them selves.
Najire.D.Taylor
Why did they need the castles?
knights and lords built castles to protect themselves from their enemies.
they were also used to entertain guests, and for housing purposes.
that is why they built castles.
When was the first pagoda built?
The first Pagoda was built from 791 to 1830. I've checked this on all websites.
Where are the inner and outer curtains on a castle?
In a castle, the inner curtain refers to the wall or fortification that surrounds the inner bailey or courtyard, providing additional protection to the castle's main structures. The outer curtain, on the other hand, is the outermost defensive wall that encircles the entire castle complex, serving as the first line of defense against attackers. Together, these curtains create layers of security that enhance the castle's fortifications.
Was alnwick castle ever in Scotland?
No it was built after the border was established and used in defense of the border by the English. William I of Scotland did inherit the title Earl of Northumbria but gave it up to Henry II of England before he became King of Scotland. He spent considerable time and energy trying to take back Northumbria but was captured outside the castle and was eventually ransomed.
How many floors does cheverny castle have?
There are two floors in Cheverny that I know of. One of them is the main floor and the second is the second floor... there is probably more but that are the only two I know of... Hope this helped.
Where is the actual house Eric Hodgins built and based Mr Blandings Builds His Castle on?
It is located in New Milford, Connecticut.
Would it be easier to attack Athens or Sparta geographically?
Athens was on the coast, so was open to surprise seaborne attack. Sparta was inland and could have warning of and prepare for a land attack.
However there were other factors:
Athens was walled, could therefore be defended by a small force, and being connected by walls to its seaport, could import food when under siege. It could also send out an expedition by sea to attack it's attacker's home city while that city's army was besieging Athens..
Sparta was unwalled and had to be defended by land battle in the open, so it depended on the army being home and strong enough to see off an attacker. Sparta also had a large serf population nearby and was vulnerable to an uprising.
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