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| King Edward l
The king who built castles. Here, you will read about Edward I and his castles. |
Symbols of Britain
This section will introduce and help you identify the many flags, logos, and symbols of Britain. Take a look. |
| About Castles
An in-depth look into why castles developed. This section also takes you on a tour of the main parts of a castle. |
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| Glossary
Complete glossary of castle terms. A must for anyone researching the castle. |
Building a Castle
A look into how castles developed and how they were built. This section explains the purpose of castles. |
| Decline of the Castle
What happened to the castle? Follow their rise and fall in this section. |
Building Materials
Find out what kind of materials were used to make the castles, from the quarries to metal. |
| License
What did it take to build a castle? This section is about getting a license to build a castle. What happened when a castle was built without a license? |
Roofs
There are many theories on how a castle roof looked. Here, take a look at the construction. |
| Life in a Castle
Get an insight into the everyday life of people living in a medieval castle, and what made it difficult to live in one. |
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| Furnishings
This section explains with what and how a castle was furnished. |
Food
What was available to eat in medieval times? What did they eat? You may find some surprises. |
| Knights
All about knights, from childhood to adulthood, and why they were used. |
Medieval Jobs
What kind of work did the people do? Find out about the different medieval jobs here. |
| Types of Castles
Learn about castles, from the earliest earth and timber mottes to the giant concentric castles. |
Pele Towers
Pele towers were known as the poor man's castles. Read about these "little known" castles here. |
| Motte and Bailey Castles
The earliest true castles were the motte castles. Find out the stages of development and how they were built. |
Fortified Manors
Fortified manors became common in the 13th century. Find out what they were and what kind of defences they had. |
| Ground Plans
Take a view of the first floor of a castle. In this section there are ground plans for Harlech, Conwy, Beaumaris, and Skenfrith Castles. |
Birds Eye Views
An interesting, illustrated look at some of the castles from the air. |
| Medieval Siege
Experience a siege first hand. Find out how it was really like to attack and defend a castle. |
Undermining
What is all this about undermining? Find out about this heart stopping occupation. |
| Weapons
Find out about the weapons of medieval warfare. They were crude, but deadly. |
Drawings
Get a visual guide to the weapons of medieval warfare in this section. |
| Parts of a Castle
The major parts of the castle are pointed out in this colourful illustration. |
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| Tower Houses
Scotland remained unstable long after England and Wales. Read all about these unique late castles. |
Drawbridges
Find out about a castle drawbridge, from the simple moveable wooden platform to the latest pivoting bridge. |
| Gatehouses
Often the gatehouse of the castle was the focal point of refuge and attack. Find out why. |
Portcullis
How did the people raise and lower the gates in medieval times? In this section find out how and why the portcullis existed. |
| Keeps
Why did keeps evolve? Why were they used? Find out in this section. |
Halls
The castle hall was the all-purpose structure in the castle. Where were they located? What were they like? |
| Dungeons
Find out the secrets of the cold dark dungeons in this section. Learn the true story. |
Chapels
>Where was a chapel located? What were they like? This section will answer those questions and more. |
| Kitchens
Explains how kitchens developed, what they contained, and why they existed. |
Fireplaces
From the earliest open hearth fires to the fancy decorated and hooded fireplaces. Find out how people kept warm in a castle. |
| Wells
Water was the life blood for the people in the castle. Read about the wells. |
Privy
A rather awkward subject to talk about, but going to the potty in medieval times was sometimes a cold experience. |
| Water Defences
One of the most effective defence for a castle was its moat. Discover water defences. |
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