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martinh168 · Guest

hi all if u know anything about the following castles plz e-mail me at martinh168@aol. .com:
motte and bailey
square keep
round keep
shell keep
square tower
round tower
gatehouse and
concentric castles

Guest · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 12:22 pm Post subject:

Motte and Bailys were 4 protection from attackers and only 4 short term use. They were made of wood. The Motte was on a mound and the Baily was flat where the soldiers would live. They ran 2 da mot 4 protection when under attack.

Guest · Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:07 am Post subject: Re: castles

[quote="martinh168"]hi all if u know anything about the following castles plz e-mail me at martinh168@aol. .com:
motte and bailey
square keep
round keep
shell keep
square tower
round tower
gatehouse and
concentric castles[/quote]
Shell Keeps

What is a shell keep?
A shell keep was a masonry building completely surrounding the summit of a motte. They were round or polygonal and originated as a replacement of a wooden palisade crowning the motte. These types of keeps were hollow because mottes were not strong enough to bear the weight of a solid tower. The walls varied in height from 20-25ft, and were from 8-10ft thick, strengthened by a buttress and, sometimes, wall-towers.
What does it do?
As the name suggests, these types of keep were hollow and provided a shell for the buildings contained in its interior. These buildings were usually the domestic quarters for the owner of the castle. There are only small indicators of shell keep construction in Shropshire. It is suggested that Caus Castle had a round shell keep, possibly dating from the 13th century, but the archaeological remains are not conclusive of this. It is also thought that a polygonal shell keep once stood on the motte at Oswestry Castle. The shape of the motte is similar to many castles which had shell keeps on them, so it is more than probable that Oswestry did have a shell keep.
When was it built?
When the first castles were built, about 1,000 years ago, most of them were rather simple constructions of earth and wood, although some used stone if such material was readily available. Very soon, the nobles and soldiers found that the wooden walls could be set on fire quite easily. The ditches and the earthen walls neither very deep nor very high, and a concerted rush by resolute attackers could sweep over them and capture the castle and its defenders. Also, men began devising better weapons for attacking castles-instruments for firing large stones and ways of hurling fire at the walls. They also developed new methods for protecting themselves when they advanced against the arrows of the defenders.
Where are there castles still standing and what is inside the keep
The interior was usually an open court with surrounding buildings backing onto the walls, and the domestic buildings of the lord were usually placed within the circular enclosure of the shell keep. By the 13th century, these types of keeps had generally replaced the wooden tower on the motte, and often an additional stone gatehouse and towers were inserted into the shell keep. Examples of shell keeps are at: Arundel, Berkhamsted, Brecon, Wiston, Cardiff, Restormel, and other castles.

Guest · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: castles

i know stuff bout da motte and bailey :) :lol:

xx_danielle_xx2k5@h.co.uk · Guest

[quote="Anonymous"]i know stuff bout da motte and bailey Smile

[/quote]

hey who r u lol Shocked

u swnd funni Very Happy

hehe lol

Guest · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 10:06 am Post subject: Re: castles

[quote="martinh168"]hi all if u know anything about the following castles plz e-mail me at martinh168@aol. .com:
motte and bailey
square keep
round keep
shell keep
square tower
round tower
gatehouse and
concentric castles[/quote]

what things do u use for attacking a castle im no good at histoire

ps can you give me an explanstion of what u think

Guest · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:54 am Post subject: nRe: castles

think for yourself you lazy person!!!!!!!!!!! Twisted Evil

Guest · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:54 am Post subject: nRe: castles

think for yourself you lazy person!!!!!!!!!!! Twisted Evil

Guest · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:45 am Post subject: Re: castles

[quote="Anonymous"][quote="martinh168"]hi all if u know anything about the following castles plz e-mail me at martinh168@aol. .com:
motte and bailey
square keep
round keep
shell keep
square tower
round tower
gatehouse and
concentric castles[/quote]
Shell Keeps

What is a shell keep?
A shell keep was a masonry building completely surrounding the summit of a motte. They were round or polygonal and originated as a replacement of a wooden palisade crowning the motte. These types of keeps were hollow because mottes were not strong enough to bear the weight of a solid tower. The walls varied in height from 20-25ft, and were from 8-10ft thick, strengthened by a buttress and, sometimes, wall-towers.
What does it do?
As the name suggests, these types of keep were hollow and provided a shell for the buildings contained in its interior. These buildings were usually the domestic quarters for the owner of the castle. There are only small indicators of shell keep construction in Shropshire. It is suggested that Caus Castle had a round shell keep, possibly dating from the 13th century, but the archaeological remains are not conclusive of this. It is also thought that a polygonal shell keep once stood on the motte at Oswestry Castle. The shape of the motte is similar to many castles which had shell keeps on them, so it is more than probable that Oswestry did have a shell keep.
When was it built?
When the first castles were built, about 1,000 years ago, most of them were rather simple constructions of earth and wood, although some used stone if such material was readily available. Very soon, the nobles and soldiers found that the wooden walls could be set on fire quite easily. The ditches and the earthen walls neither very deep nor very high, and a concerted rush by resolute attackers could sweep over them and capture the castle and its defenders. Also, men began devising better weapons for attacking castles-instruments for firing large stones and ways of hurling fire at the walls. They also developed new methods for protecting themselves when they advanced against the arrows of the defenders.
Where are there castles still standing and what is inside the keep
The interior was usually an open court with surrounding buildings backing onto the walls, and the domestic buildings of the lord were usually placed within the circular enclosure of the shell keep. By the 13th century, these types of keeps had generally replaced the wooden tower on the motte, and often an additional stone gatehouse and towers were inserted into the shell keep. Examples of shell keeps are at: Arundel, Berkhamsted, Brecon, Wiston, Cardiff, Restormel, and other castles.[/quote]

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Guest · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:05 am Post subject:

i ind help NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Twisted Evil

theonecoolest · Guest

nyeh!

leroy · Guest

motte and bailey kick :twisted: arse u should learn about them

leroy · Guest

motte and bailey kick :twisted: arse u should learn about them

anonymons · Guest

cataputs,

[quote="Anonymous"][quote="martinh168"]hi all if u know anything about the following castles plz e-mail me at martinh168@aol. .com:
motte and bailey
square keep
round keep
shell keep
square tower
round tower
gatehouse and
concentric castles[/quote]

what things do u use for attacking a castle im no good at histoire

ps can you give me an explanstion of what u think[/quote] Cool

snowkittie · Guest

hey all!!! im a year7 and were doin a project on castles and i really really need ur help!!!! Rolling Eyes

weve just started the project 2day so pllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzzzz get bak 2 me on it plz???
thx all!!!!