Ludlow And Dudley Castle

Ludlow And Dudley Castle

Ludlow Caste was built around 1085. Castles built around this time

were mostly Motte and Bailey. This made a good defence but was not

typical of castle defences. Ludlow Castle was the first stone castle,

which was unusual. Because of its Royal Connections a lot of money was

spent on Ludlow Castle especially on better defences.

Dudley Castle on the other hand is different and is a Motte and Bailey

castle. Motte and Bailey castles are typical and were common. Later on

Dudley Castle was demolished and remade into a stone castle.

Dudley Castle is built on a natural hill, which is a good defence

whilst Ludlow Castle is not built on a hill but has a steep 100ft

drop. A steep drop makes it harder for the enemy to climb up or

attack. This defence is not typical because no other castle will have

a 100ft drop. This is an excellent choice of location and makes an

ideal defence.

Dudley Castle has evidence of a Motte running around because I noticed

a pond and ditch like features. Ludlow Castle only had a ditch around

the inner bailey. We know this is not a Motte because it has a door

room inside the ditch; this is probably where they went through to

collect the dead bodies of their enemies.

Both castles have barbicans and both castles also have high walls.

Ludlow Castle has a river and so has a drawbridge. Dudley and Ludlow

Castle both have crenellations. Ludlow Castle also has machicolations

this meant that it was well defended as they could throw missiles from

the flanking towers above. The most typical thing about both castles

is that they both have a Keep, which was the most important part of

the castle.

Most of Ludlow Castles' defences are typical but it has a few which

are original. For example the 100ft drop. I think Ludlow's defences

are very strong and it would be hard to conquer.

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Sirrvet Bukhari 11W Ludlow And Dudley Castle Coursework