Medieval Castles and their Interior Although it is thought that medieval times were barbaric they too enjoyed many comforts we still do today. There is much more to the castle then its’ size or the stone arches inside which are still used in many homes today. Castles today are still flocked to by millions of people every year. Sometimes you even see copies of castles right here in the U.S.A but they are not quite the same. Although they were originally built
Life in a Medieval Castle was written by Joseph and Frances Gies and explains the history of castles and their functions, along with the details of those who lived within the castle walls. In this essay we will focus on the role of the lord of the castle and his functions, the lady of the castle and her functions, as well as looking at a typical castle year and castle day. The lord of the castle had many played several roles and had various functions. The lord, first and foremost, was the owner
of battlements--Castles have the power to fascinate us in a way that few buildings have,” writes Christopher Gravett in The History of Castles. Even though the majority of castles across the world have similar basic structures, each country has its own personal style and touch to it. Castles are renowned around the world for their mysteries and their association with princesses such as Cinderella, but in reality they are much more complex than one would think. In their era, castles were centers for
heart, a symbol of love; the castle, a symbol of power. Castles are often thought of as homes for the royalty. However, they held a much greater purpose. They were initially designed to be used for defense and safety, but their role has changed massively over the years. Medieval castles were not just large stone structures to look at; they protected people from danger, served as a home for the wealthy, and had a huge impact on life during the Middle Ages. “Medieval castle, a vast, complex stone-built
In modern times people look at castles and think of kings, queens, and luxurious living. But, nobody ever looks back to the time when castles were first built to find the truth of castles. When looking back at the Medieval Times, it is difficult to tell whether castles really did made life better and luxurious, or if the common stereotype of today is wrong. Castle life in the Medieval times definitely have the upsides that people can so easily think of. But there are also many downs that surprise
Castles were a major step in the development of the medieval days from earlier times to later times. They had many different ways that they played their part. They also had many different ways that they were built, depending on the time frame they were made in. With castles came many laws that had to be followed. Laws back then were very different from laws that were made today. Castles didn't just start from the middle of thin air Straw houses were one of the most popular houses that were made
Definition A crenellation is a defensive wall built on the top of a castle. These walls specifically have gaps (2-3 feet wide) which are used for firing guns and arrows, (“Mimidex”, n.d.). Entomology The word crenellation is adapted from the Latin word “crenella”, which is defined as a notch or serration. However, the word shares its origin from the English word “cranny” meaning a small opening in a wall or rock face, (“Mimidex”, n.d.). Examples There can be many examples of crenellations including
Who doesn’t love castles? Castles are beautiful creations that serve as a temporary home for families of royalty. Many castles are brilliant buildings with complex architecture and features. A few of these features are the mighty walls, the base, and the towers. Some of the architecture commonly used to build castles dates back many years. Castles are loaded with powerful defenses and clever traps. Castles are also needed to be filled with obstructions and defenses in order to protect the royal family
Crusader Castles: A Medieval Culmination King Edward I of England made a number of military campaigns during his reign, in two of which he captured modern-day Wales. In order to hold his gains he built a series of castles, which are said to still be some of the world’s greatest strongholds. But, over 3500 kilometres away a period of fascinating castle building took place prior to Edward’s as a result of the crusades. These constructions were designed by absorbing the constructive wisdom of the
to recuperate in England (Dandola1-2). Young Hammond became devoted to studying life in the past and castles after his family relocated to England in 1898. At the beginning of the century his family moved back to the United States. Years later, as a marriage gift for his wife Irene, Hammond started building a medieval castle home in Gloucester, MA. In 1929 the couple took up residence in the castle and in 1930 revealed it as a museum (Pettibone 1). To invent, John Hays Hammond would at no time have
The castle dining hall is as large and open as it is elegant, fitted with bright gold candle lit chandeliers that hang above the turquoise trimmed, polished white stone table. The walls around the room are covered in banners, some representing unicorns, much like the ones that were on the carriage. The wooden chairs of castle’s dining room are not necessarily the most comfortable thing but the luxury for this Medieval world is still very appealing. Though, despite all the show and wealth on display
A weapon is an extension of your body, it can be strong, fast, silent, deadly, powerful and much more. In medieval times weapons and armor such as swords and shields were all key parts in winning battles. The middle ages started after the Roman Empire fell in 476 by barbarians, and the Middle Ages took place in Europe. It started in the 5th century and ended in 15th century. The Middle Ages were dark and dangerous times full of war and many battles took place and there were many different weapons
During the Middle Ages, a new type of warfare known as a siege was used to gain a castle using various siege weapons and was frequently used during this time period. Sieges can be defined as a Medieval military operation that involved surrounding a town or castle in order to cut off essential supplies such as food and water, aiming to besiege or capture it. Neither attacker or defender wanted a prolonged siege so according the Chivalric Rules, a truce between the two parties would be attempted before
Under Attack and Defence Many different clans and castles would have wanted attack Chastershire Castle to overthrow the King and Queen and take over such a powerful castle. To defend from such attack, Chastershire had built in defensive mechanisms and highly trained guards & knights. The Castle was defended with ease from all of the different attacks used in the Medieval Era. Chastershire was prepared for anyone who wanted to attack by climbing over the walls by rope, ladder or siege tower by not
“In medieval Europe the first castles appeared in the 9th century, when the Carolingian empire was collapsing as a result of Viking and Magyar raids ” Castles began to appear all over the British landscape after 1066 and The Norman Conquest led by William the Conqueror. The castle was, and still is a unique and indentifying feature of British heritage. The period between the 11th century and the 14h century saw the functions of castles change dramatically. The earliest castles after 1066 were built
In medieval times, there were many forms of artillery and siege weapons such as the Ballista, Catapult, and Trebuchet. Each one of these siege weapons proved excellent in battle but one reigned supreme. The trebuchet was the favorite and most effective. It was improved upon over the years and made into the deadliest siege weapon of the medieval era. It was widely favored due to its ability to launch anything that would fit in the sling over castle walls (Alchin,2015). The exact date that the trebuchet
Medieval England In Medieval England life wasn’t exactly what you would call easy, people got it hard especially the non-wealthy. The wealthy had it easier than the poor because they never had to do work, they had slaves to do all their work for them. Because the poorer people had to do work, it made them more exposed to all the diseases which is why so many of them died. The People of Medieval England lived in houses which had no ventilation and straw roofs. They were extremely un-hygienic
information permanent with the objective being to impart the text with contemporaries and future masses. Where it is present therefore, historical texts can border into the assemblage of unceasing archaeological evidence (Tabaczynski 1993:3). In the medieval period, an abounding number of handwritten and printed documents were being preserved and with such an increase in the survival of documents, information is more identifiable with regards to...
How have castles evolved over time? Did castles across the world during medieval times look the same and were they used for similar ideas? Castles have a surprisingly long history and some of the earliest castles date back to around 6500 B.C.E. Of course, the castles built in the 500-1500 C.E look much different and have many more technological advances since ideas have come and gone since the early castle times. Castles were adapted all over Europe and can be found from England to Latvia. Ireland
Thornbury Castle The first part of the assignment concerns the characteristics of Thornbury Castle, and in particular its defensive and palace like features. Having visited the site, in my opinion Thornbury Castle displays both defensive and luxurious, palace like features. The Castle has the beginning of a ditch which could be argued as being a moat. Crennelations, machicolations, gun/arrow loops and portcullis grooves are all strong defensive features included in the building of Thornbury