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9/26/09 6 th period. CASTLES. By: Michael Lamb. What W ere Castles Used For?. Houses for the Lord and his family. Military Bases of operation Forts outside of enemy territory To tax river-riders. . What Were the E arliest Castles?.
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9/26/09 6th period CASTLES By: Michael Lamb
What Were Castles Used For? • Houses for the Lord and his family. • Military Bases of operation • Forts outside of enemy territory • To tax river-riders.
What Were the Earliest Castles? • The earliest castles were called Motte and Bailey castles and they looked like this.
Where are Castles? • In countries such as Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Britain, Germany, and even Japan!
The Components That Make a Castle Are; Crenels and Merlons Arrow loops
Components of Castles cont. portcullis Turret/tower
Components of Castles cont. moat drawbridge
Components of Castles cont. Murder hole Sally port
Components of Castles cont. Spiral staircase oubliette sconce
Components of Castles cont. The keep tapestries