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Encyclopedia: Inner ward
The inner ward of a concentric castle is that area surrounded by the innermost walls. Typically, it would hold the hall, well (or another water source) and the other key elements of the castle.
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The Inner Ward. Veritas Numquam Perit. Do You Feel Safer Now? See Inner Baily Blog. Home · About · News · Inner Bailey Blog · Calendar · Photo Gallery...
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Castles on the Web offers an extensive database of links to all things Castle related. Great Hall - The building in the inner ward that housed the main meeting and dining area for the castle's residence; throne room; Inner Curtain - The high wall the surrounds the inner ward.
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The towers of the inner ward were used for other purposes than just defense, unlike the towers of the outer ward and the town wall.
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Image title: Ludlow Castle: Inner Ward and Round Chapel Status: stock image royalty-free for non-commercial uses only, usage credit required Ludlow Castle dates from the 12th century or earlier.
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Inner Curtain: See: Castle / Curtain, Inner See: Castle / Ward, Inner / Ward...
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In a ground-floor hall the floor was beaten earth, stone or plaster; when the hall was elevated to the upper story the floor was nearly always timber, supported either by a row of wooden pillars in the basement below, Carpets, although used on walls, Entrance to the hall was usually in a side wall near the lower end.
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Parts of a Castle. Castle studies on history, architecture, design, and preservation. Castle Learning Center:; Parts of a Castle No two castles were alike, but they all had the basic same parts.
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