The first castles that were built were made of wood. These castles were easily built but easily burnt or rotted over time. Later castles were eventually built out of stone. One of the greatest castle built in the Medieval time period was the Bodiam Castle. The Bodiam castle was built in 1385 and it was the 14th castle built in Sussex, England (Sims, Lesley p.30). The Bodiam Castle was known for their strong walls and moat, which is a body of water surrounding the whole castle. The Bodiam Castle is know as a magnificent success because it was the biggest castle and the only open roofed castle (Alchin, Linda). The Bodiam Castle was one of the few castles with chambers and walls that were built in courts (Meyer, Amelia). The Bodiam Castle was a magnificent castle built for the youngest son of Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. Sir Edward Dalyngrigge married into a family that was wealthy and who owned a large plot of land. He saved his …show more content…
It was useful because it had a wide rectangular body of water and allowed boats and ships to travel to the inland to either stay or deliver goods (Meyer, Amelia). The moat was helpful because if intruders tried to break in they could slip off and drown in the water (Gravett, Christopher p.28 ). Most people think that moats were only built for warfare and safety, but in reality it was actually drainage for the sewer system throughout the castle (Meyer, Amelia). During the Medieval Times the Bodiam Castle was a stronghold because of the stable solid walls. The strengths of the Bodiam Castle was it was built out of stone and has withstood the tale of time. The Bodiam Castle was strong because it was the only tall rectangular castle built during the time. The Bodiam castle was know for the security system because everyone in the castle was out of harm's way due to its design of being surrounded by water, having tall walls and having entrances with drawbridges that could be easily
Woop woop! Is the common sound heard in Beecher Terrace (housing apartments). There are 2.3 million people locked up in the United States. Kentucky spends about fifteen billion dollars per year incarcerating individuals from Beecher Terrace. Since the 1970’s the number of people locked up in the United States has grown from 300,000 to 2.3 million. Kentucky has been the center of this prison expansion. Charles McDuffie, Christel, Demetria, and Keith Huff all have something in common. Each of these individuals are repeat offenders, grew up or lived in Beech Terrace, and have some type of mental issue.
The Castle, directed by Rob Sitch, is an Australian comedy, which delves into the lives of a stereotypical Australian family, the Kerrigans. The film touchs on issues close to home in a humourous way. The audience is introduced to the classic Aussie family, narrated in the viewpoint of the youngest of the Kerrigans, Dale.
... was begun in 1077. The main building, included a small cathedral in one corner, and rises three stories. Towers extend from each of the four corners. Exterior walls enclose the premises. The walls were clearly built for defensive purposes with towers on each corner. The tower of London exists, with some later modifications, till this day.
The Trebuchet was a very advanced siege engine that was used in the middle ages, it helped destroy several castles. The Trebuchet is a type of catapult that was used as a siege engine in the middle ages. The Trebuchet is a highly advanced device in terms of its engineering and it was built by engineers with exceptional designing and building skills. The advanced engineering of the trebuchet allowed the trebuchet to “sling” rocks, soil etc. to a target, thus allowing the trebuchet to destroy and weaken the castles walls and defences. These points link back to the focal statement that the trebuchet is a very advanced siege engine
After, exploring the Bailey you approach the Keep, which is a taller fortification that is used as an abode or living quarters. The Keep is also used for defense because it is higher off the ground, and in an area where one can see all fighting positions.You walk to the top of the Keep where you can view every spot in the castle. At the top of the Keep you see what are known as merlons and embrasures. Which are the structures at the top of fortifications that were used for battle
Some may question what a castle exactly is, and Merriam-Webster describes a castle as 1a. “A large fortified building or set of buildings” 1b. “A massive or imposing house” 2. “A retreat safe against intrusion or invasion”. (11)
The Motte and Bailey Castles started out simple, normally just wooden buildings, which relied on natural defenses such as rivers or hills to prevent attacks. Oft times rivers were even diverted to add extra protection, and as a steady water supply in the event of a siege. But always somebody had to do better; soon they were adding mounds, banks ditches, and whatever else would trip up invaders. Earthworks, as they were called, could be mounds, also called mottes, or hollow circles of dirt, called ringworks. In the case of a motte, a wooden tower usually topped it; while a ringwork enclosed structures protected by a wooden palisade, or fence. Nonetheless, in each instance, earth was dug from the perimeter, leaving a ditch, which further impeded attackers. Eventually these two types of earthworks were combined into one castle, the traditional Motte and Bailey. Baileys being a large level area surrounded by a ringwork, with a Motte connecting. The bailey often contained a hall, buildings for livestock, a forge and armory, and a chapel. The Motte and Bailey castles were also very quick and easy to construct, and provided a look-out post, in addition to, ad...
There were only 100 pre built timber castles with motte and bailey structures before 1066 . Then castles took over the British Isles quickly as it is thought that as many as 1000 castles of this type were built in the first few decades following the conquest. The Normans travelled the breath of the country looking for land which fitted the criteria for a motte and bailey castle. .A motte meant a large mound of earth with a tower or ‘keep’ on top of it. A bailey is recognised as the outer wall of the castle and a courtyard, which surrounded the keep. The two components were built on mounds. Most of these castles were built upon the highest ground in the area, were joined to rivers, overlooked towns or near harbours. The Motte was extremely steep, for defensive purposes. The keep would then be on top of the mound. It usually had three storeys. The bailey was shallower and defended the yard and the barracks. The Motte was genera...
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, serves as the meeting place for the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Old Palace was a medieval building that was destroyed by fire in 1834. After the fire, a competition was held for architects to submit plans for the new building that should be in a Gothic or Elizabethan style hoping to embody the conservative values of England. A Royal commission chose Charles Barry’s designs for a Perpendicular Gothic palace. Barry’s own style was more classical than Gothic which is why Augustus Pugin’s involvement was so crucial in Barry winning the competition. Barry’s plans reflected more of his knowledge of the neo-classical style through its symmetry. Pugin was the leading authority on Gothic architecture at the time. Almost all of the remains of the Old Palace were incorporated into the new design. Their work on the Palace began in 1840 and, while most of the work was finished by 1860, the New Palace of Westminster was not complete until a decade later. One of the most identifiable features of the Palace is the Elizabeth Tower, commonly identified by its main bell, “Big Ben”. The building is also known for two main spaces; the Lord’s Chamber and the Common’s Chamber. It is well identified by its main façade which runs parallel to the River Thames. The Palace, as it stands today, has been conserved very well to best display the designs as Charles Barry and Pugin intended them to be displayed. The Palace was, and remains, the center for political life in the United Kingdom, just as it remains a major iconic landmark of London. Many articles and books have been written discussing and disputing the history and design of the New Palace of Westminster, as well as the...
Gothic structures had a tendency to be very tall, light walls, towering structures and with large widows, a lot of light could flow in, giving a strong sense of happiness and godliness. Many town halls castles, palaces, and guild halls were structured in such fashions all over the European continent. Gothic styles are most remembered for the churches and cathedrals which overlook over some European cites. Although it was not as common, some people actually had the interior of their homes styled in a gothic manner.
Architecture made a great deal of changes and developments during the Middle Ages. This involved the types of architecture, the styles and the people who influenced or improved the constructions. It also affected and influenced medieval society and the modern world too.
The castle is of Norman origin, and its history spans “more than five centuries” (Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden). If was built “around 1120 by Geoffrey de Clinton who was Henry I’s Lord Chamberlain,”(Kenilworth Castle) and was later passed from Henry II and King John (1210-1215) to King Henry III. Henry III continued John’s work reinforcing the castle as a fortress, and then gave the castle to Simon de Montfort, whom he later ended up fighting. After a battle against Simon’s son, Henry III was victorious and his son, Edmund Earl of Lancaster, inherited the castle in the 1300s. In later years, important families like the Tudors moved into the castle (1492), and it became more of an elaborate home than fortress, though the castle’s remaining defenses were damaged by Parliament in the Civil War (Kenilworth Castle). Kenilworth is most widely known today as a palace when Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester and a favorite of Queen ...
Great Britain’s castles exemplify artistic characteristics and were essential elements in the lives of kings, lords, nobles, and chieftains. The word castle means a building or group of buildings usually intended as a residence of a king, lord, noble, or chieftain. There are many different types of castles, and the features about them are simply amazing. Warfare was also an important issue involving castles. They had to have some means of protection.
Although the entrance to the castle was essential in times of peace, it became a vulnerable point for times of siege. The Barbican was the first line of defence, constructed in the form of a tower over a gate or bridge. By adding a gatehouse not only were the entrances more secure, it resulted in being the most secure part of the castle.
The most impressive structure of Windsor Castle is the Round Tower, or Keep, which stands 80 feet high. According to tradition, King Arthur sat with the Knights of the Round Table within this tower. Surrounded by a moat, it was also used as a prison until 1660.