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Medieval Castle History Design of Medieval Castles ~ Medieval castles in Europe were built over a period of more than 500 years from around 1000 AD to 1550 AD Indeed they were built so well that many medieval castles or at the very least their ruins can still be seen today a legacy that allows us the privilege of some truly tangible history

Medieval Castle Ancient History Encyclopedia ~ Medieval castles were built from the 11th century CE for rulers to demonstrate their wealth and power to the local populace to provide a place of defence and safe retreat in the case of attack defend strategically important sites like river crossings passages through hills mountains and frontiers and as a place of residence

Medieval Castles Castle Facts For Kids DK Find Out ~ A medieval castle was the fortified home of an important person such as a lord or king The medieval period also called the Middle Ages lasted from the 5th century CE to the end of the 15th century During this time many castles were built in Europe and the Middle East They ranged from simple wooden enclosures to vast stone palaces

The Medieval Castle Four Different Types History ~ The earliest medieval castles built by the Normans were either constructed within an existing Roman Fort or were Motte and Bailey castles  These were soon replaced by Stone Keep castles as they offered better protection from attack  Concentric castles developed during the 12th and 13th Centuries and were virtually impossible to conquer

Medieval Castles Epic History of Castles from the Middle ~ Medieval Castles The word castle comes from the latin word Castellum they were fortified medieval structures that offered protection to nobility and other classes of people although there were exceptions where medieval castles were used strictly for strategic positioning

Medieval Castles English Heritage ~ Medieval castles were designed to be both defensive structures and the residences of noblemen From the very first earthwork enclosures built by the Normans after the invasion of 1066 castles were as much about status as they were about war

10 Facts About Medieval Castles History Hit ~ The iconic stone castle was a lasting fortification of the medieval period but its design evolved in the 12th and 13th centuries to offer more protection against invasion A lower wall was added in between the moat and the turreted defensive wall enabling archers to shoot arrows from both levels and enhancing the overall defence of the castle

The 15 Most Beautiful Medieval Castles in the World ~ Undoubtedly one of the better known castles of the medieval era Windsor Castle was built in 11th century and hold the record for the longest occupied castle in Europe The interior is designed in 19th century Georgian style and the wellpreserved castle complex is utterly massive

Top 100 of medieval castles ~ Robert Rongen presents images and brief details of hundreds of medieval castles sorted by country region and castle type Includes a quick guide to castle types with plans and a list of the top 100 castles as rated by surfers

Castle Wikipedia ~ Dating back to the early 12th century the Alcázar of Segovia is one of the most distinctive medieval castles in Europe Disney was inspired by this majestic site in building Cinderellas iconic castle Built in 1385 Bodiam Castle in East Sussex England is surrounded by a waterfilled moat