concentric castles were the last type of castle that William of Normandy made. he made this one even though it took longer than others but when it was finished then it was one of the strongest castles around at that time.
some concentric castles still survive today
They were easier to shelter in and him away as they were strong and one example o a concentric castle is conway castle Wales!
No, concentric castles were built after stone keep castles.
A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them
The biggest problem with a concentric castle was it's cost. A large castle could be prohibitively expensive. They could also be difficult and time-consuming to construct, especially if built of stone.
some do some don't
Concentric castles had baileys, an inner bailey and an outer bailey. The inner bailey was used for the peasants homes and the outer bailey was used for blacksmith workshops and other craftsmen's workshops.
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No, concentric castles were built after stone keep castles.
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Stone castles, Concentric castles, Motte and Bailey Castles
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concentric castles didn't change. They were the last castle built
The strengths and advantages of concentric castles were numerous!What were the Weaknesses and Disadvantages of Concentric Castles?The weaknesses and disadvantages of concentric castles were as follows:Concentric Castles were extremely expensive to buildThe loss of a Concentric castle would have been disastrous for the ownerThey required vast man power and labour resourcesA huge variety of skills were required to build Concentric castlesA Concentric Castle could take several years to completeSiege Warfare was applied when trying to take a concentric castle - Castle walls could fall due to bombardment from Siege Engines such as the ballista, the mangonel, and the trebuchetThe Welsh Castles of Edward I were built with direct access to the sea fresh supplies could be delivered to the castle and the defenders could not be starved into submissionConcentric Castles built inland ran the risk of being starved into submission
A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them
they changed to concentric casles so that enemies couldnt go underground and the whole castle would fall
Motte and bailey castles, Stone keep castles and Concentric castles
Yes, there are many different types of castles. There are motte and bailey castles, concentric castles and stone keep castles. They were built all over England by King William in the 11th and 12th century.
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