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Castles
From the earliest Motte & Bailey Castles to the massive stone Fortresses still standing today
2,974 Questions
What is worth seeing in Colnbrook?
Some places that are worth seeing in Colnbrook include Poyle Park, Thrope Park, Theatre Royal, Windsor Castle, Black Park County Park, and Imagine Spa.
How big were the Concentric castles?
A concentric castle is basically one circle of defense inside another circle of outer defense. The outer defense could be a high, curtain wall, with a walkway and crenelated top. And a more substantial inner defensive building forming the inner circle.
What is the world's most sinister castle?
Perhaps the castle where the 1932 horror film Castle Sinister was filmed? Actually, little is known about that movie, and no one knows where it was filmed.
Poenari Castle in Romania comes to mind, mostly due to its association with the infamous 15th century Prince of Wallachia, Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula. The castle ruins stand over a high cliff in the southern Carpathian mountains.
Some say Hermitage Castle in Scotland is one of the most sinister looking castles with a nasty reputation. It is said that one of the castle's owners, in the 14th century, attempted to kill the King of Scotland, was accused of witchcraft, and then imprisoned and boiled to death in molten lead. In the 16th century, a noble lord named James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, lived at Hermitage Castle, where he was visited by Queen Mary. The two were married shortly after the Earl was implicated in the murder of Queen Mary's consort, leading to unrest in Scotland. Bothwell fled to Norway and eventually found himself imprisoned in Dragsholm Castle in Denmark, where it is said that he was chained to a stone pillar for the last 10 years of his life. Queen Mary is said to haunt Hermitage Castle in Scotland, and the Earl of Bothwell is said to haunt Dragsholm Castle in Denmark.
One of the world's most notorious castles, however, is Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is widely reported to be one of the most-haunted castles in Scotland. This castle certainly has one of the longest and bloodiest histories in the UK, if not in the world, and its position atop the foreboding volcanic Castle Rock lends to a sinister atmosphere. Stories abound regarding what evil deeds have occurred over the centuries in the dungeons below, and how many tortured souls may haunt those sad, dark confines.
a jester is kind of like a clown. he would wear checked clothes with a material hat with bells on the ends. that is what jesters are explained to be. they may be totally different to waht we interpereted.
Why do vampires live in castles?
Only two vampires that I know of lived in Castles. Count Dracula and Count Orlock. No other vampire that I know of lived in a castle. The two counts had their castles as part of their heritage.
And The Count from sesame street lives in one too! So that makes three!
In the book Vampire by Dunn-Mascetti, he claims that vampires live in castles to keep mystery about their character, and further isolate them from society.
A Jester's job is that he entertains many Kings or Queens and an thereby live a better life
Edit: A court jester is an entertainer to royalty throughout the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. They act in skits, perform juggling, and can even do "magic". They have to have a great sense of humor and humility for they try to earn money in anyway possible.
Do white castles have liver in them?
Yes over 30 percent of the beef in their burger patties is liver.
What castles are represented on the Dublin crest?
They are not specific castles. The emblem is meant to represent the strength and defiance of Dublin and its people.
Is Rochester castles in Kent still standing?
Yes the Rochester castle in Kent is indeed still standing today, you can even look around inside it.
Who fell off the horse at Corfe in 978?
Around the year 978 AD legend has it that King Eadward (Edward) was hunting in the region and having become detached from the rest of his party became tired. He sought refuge and some drink at a nearby hunting lodge. He was met by 'Elfrida the Beautiful', who gave him a goblet of wine, but in an unguarded moment plunged a knife into his back, killing him. His horse bolted and the body eventually fell off
What are the jagged things on top of castles?
I believe you are talking about parapets, the stones with space left between them to allow archers to fire without exposing themselves No, the parapet is what you are standing on. Battlements are the 'jagged things', otherwise known as crenellations.
How did power shift during the Middle Ages?
when the king went all the way from the top of the food chain, all the way to the bottom when the nobles came and took over.
How do you beat crush the castle level 17?
It's hard, but can be done. The trick is to use the 3 medium rocks to topple the front tower so the debris settles down on the top level. Then use the 3 small rock shots to bounce off the debris and carry on to kill the king and queen beyond. I went back and did it once more just to know it wasn't an absolute fluke, but it does take some luck. Just remember - topple the front steeple (but leave the junk there), then bounce small 3 rock shots off of it.
Actually Some People Believe Certain Castles Are Haunted But I Guess It Mostly Counts If You Believe In Hauntings And Such
Did the kings and queens have to pay for there castles?
yes and no they would make the villagers pay taxes and use that to pay for things like food, water, and improvements to the castle etc
Where did Men of Harlech originate?
"Men of Harlech" originated from events during a seven year siege at the Harlech castle during the years between 1461 and 1468. There was a military march song based on these events. You can learn more about Men of Harlech at the Wikipedia.
Coin used in Europe and in other regions.
365 Maradevis were equivalent to 1 Castillian Gold Ducado in XVI Century.
