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Castles
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In medieval times, served as the home and fortress of a monarch
or noble. The earliest were built from earth and wood. By the 12th
century, most were built from stone. The stones came from local mines
or quarries if possible, but sometimes they had to be carried long distances .... Middle of Paper .... layer of stone called ashlar.
(MacDonald, p.8) There was usually a walkway along the top of the walls so
guards could keep watch. Some castle walls had spaces at the top called
embrassures, which allowed archers to shoot with the protection of the wall.
These openings also permitted stones or boiling water to be thrown down on the
enemy. (Encyclopedia Americana, p.790). Towers were built along castle walls
at regular intervals to strengthen them and provide area for castle workers or
visitors.
Moats often surrounded castles for protec ....
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