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Medieval castles served as critical military strongholds, providing protection and a base of operations for feudal lords. Their construction and strategic placement influenced territorial control, shaping the political landscape of the Middle Ages. Additionally, castles were centers of administration and governance, fostering local economies and social hierarchies. They also symbolized power and prestige, impacting the cultural and architectural development of the period.
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Famous castles of the Middle Ages?
There is a link below to a website on famous medieval castles.
Did medieval castles change during the middle ages?
yes
How do castles from the Middle Ages influence us today?
they haven't and the middle ages is irrelevant
Why are medieval castles called medieval?
The name of the castle as "medieval" places it in the time it was built. The Middle Ages is a time in history that covers a 1000 years of time and when a historian states that something is medieval or in the middle ages it places it on the timeline.
What were castles built for in the middle ages?
Castles in the Middle Ages were used to keep out enemies.
When were castles important?
castles were important in the middle ages mainly in 1066 and onwards
How have castles changed since the middle ages?
No castles have been built since the middle ages
Why by the 1200s most castles were built of stone instead of wood?
The oldest medieval castles were made in the 9th century AD. They were made until the end of the middle ages.
When were catapults used?
Some catapults were used in the middle ages to try and get into Medieval Castles. The Romans had catapults. I had a hand catapult when I was a youngster.
Why were castles so important in the medieval ages?
To protect the king
How were castles maed in the Middle Ages?
the castles in the middle ages were made of stone not wood because wood would burn easily.
What style castles were built in the middle ages?
motte and bailey castles
