Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A castle (from Latin castellum ) is a defensive structure seen as one of the main symbols of the Middle Ages. The term has a history of scholarly debate surrounding its exact meaning, but it is us...
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Expandable thumbnail images of Aigues-Mortes, Carcassonne and Pierrefonds in France from Jeffrey Howe's Digital Archive of Architecture. ... Aigues-Mortes, France ... Boston College; Jeffery Howe, 199...
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www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/medieval_fort.html
www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/medieval_fort.html
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This site is a comprehensive listing of the medieval castles, castle sites, fortified houses, urban and coastal defences and other fortifications of England and Wales built or in use from 1000 to 1600. ... This site aspires to be a comprehensive listing of the medieval castles, castle sites, fortified houses,
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homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/
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The Castle of Lari - This medieval castle near Pisa, Italy, was transformed over the centuries into a luxurious governor's residence. An illustrated history, guide to notable buildings of Lari, and visitor information.
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www.dmoz.org/Arts/Architecture/Building_Types/Fortifica...
www.dmoz.org/Arts/Architecture/Building_Types/Fortifications/Castles/
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the castle was burnt and remained roofless for 350 years. For a long period, Yvoire sank back into anonymity and the proud strongpoint became a village of farmers and fishermen. Important evidence of the past has been miraculously preserved : ... Flowers History in Yvoire medieval city History of Bell-Tower History of Water...
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www.yvoiretourism.com/chapitre1_en_1.html
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Medieval Castle & Fortifications Books ... A common feature of the European landscape during the Middle Ages were the castles and other fortified buildings. As central powers rose and fell, the insecurity of the time inspired a revival of fortification techniques first introduced in the Roman Empire.
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www.sedelmeier.com/book1A.htm
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Some castles, or parts of castles, were built on solid rock, so they could not be undermined. After gunpowder and cannons became available, there was less point to a castle as a fortification. A castle was both a fortress and a residence for the lord and his family.
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www.yourchildlearns.com/castle_history.htm
www.yourchildlearns.com/castle_history.htm
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designed to best fit the needs of its residents, but layout of the medieval castle was also engineered to offer optimal fortification. ... A medieval castle's layout was engineered for optimal fortification and defense and as such each medieval castle was constructed with a moat, an outer curtain, and a drum tower.
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www.medieval-castle-siege-weapons.com/medieval-castle-l...
www.medieval-castle-siege-weapons.com/medieval-castle-layout.html
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Companion site to the NOVA program on castle ... Follow a slide show that documents NOVA's successful attempt to build and shoot a giant trebuchet, the most destructive war machine that ever laid siege to a medieval castle.
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www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
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