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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
Why did the normans build their castle on the welsh border?
They built it there so then it can be safe.
The jester, Yu Sze saved laborers from death by telling a series of jokes to Emperor Shi Huang Ti.
No the congdon castle is not haunted. The Glensheen mansion (the congdons other house) is said to be haunted because of the murder of their daugther which took place in a second floor bedroom.
"Château" is a French equivalent of "castle."
The French word is a masculine noun. Its singular definite article is "le" ("the"). Its singular indefinite article is "un" ("a, one").
The pronunciation is "shah-toh."
a castle/fortress is a Chateau fort.
What are the disadvantages of a wooden castle?
hey well, rood rots, it could set on fire, its not very warm ect
What is Rochester Castle famous for?
It is famous for it's unique intergrity and how it was adapted over the years and how it was fully preserved.
When was pontefract castle first built?
hi! I live very close to pontefract castle, and me and my class are doing a project on it at the moment, heres what I know...
The site first started out as a mostly Roman inhabited area, around 1900 years ago, however, around the Anglo saxon period, the grounds were used as a large cementy. Pontefract castle itself however, was very first built around 900 years ago by the Normans as a typical motte and bailey castle, the castle was all built by a knight called Ilbert de Lacy. This was in 1086, so in answer to your question, Pontefract castle was first built in 1086, and was also completed later in stone in 1244, first in yellow limestone, and then in grey limestone. (by this time the castle belonged to the king)
I hope this answers your question! :D
How much is your Silvestri Brothers Art Deco pair of lamps worth?
Art deco refers to a style that was common during the 1920s and 1930s, and has seen a resurgence in recent years. A pair of Silvestri Brothers lamps might fetch up to 250 dollars.
What is a Constable of a Castle?
A constable of a castle is a person, in charge of looking after the castle when the lord was out.
What was bad and good about the siege tower?
Siege towers were of benefit in breaching enemy defenses/fortifications . For those within the siege engine itself they were in danger of having boiling oil scalding them and if the tower were set alight then those trapped could be burned alive or subject to missiles as they attempted to exit and flee from the tower itself .
Why did they use plaster walls in the himeji castle?
The japanese put white plaster on the walls because it is fireproof
Are there any Castles in Poland?
Yes, there are many castles in Poland. In fact, there are around 250. Here are the names of some of them: * Bobolice * Bytow * Cisy * Jawor * Karpniki * Karlino * Malbork * Nowe * Prudnik If you would like to see the names of all the castles in Poland with pictures of each, click on the related link listed below.
How did medieval people cook when it was raining?
The cooking fire would be inside the kitchen, so the rain wouldn't matter. Kitchens were often built of stone to minimize the fire risk, and were proper, solid buildings. In lower-class households, the fire would be at the heart of the home. It would be carefully tended, and would often be left burning all the time as relighting it could be difficult.
A castles weakness is the bridge, flags, and other things unknown.
