Castle Moats, Dungeons and Parts
Castle Moats, Dungeons
and Parts & a
Glossary of Terms!
The many different parts of Medieval Castles were essential for ensuring a
safe retreat against intrusion or invasion. Discover the facts about the
different parts of Medieval Castles! Most people have heard about the
drawbridge, murder holes and dungeons but what about the other parts of
the castles? The following links
detail the different parts of the English Medieval Castle - fascinating
facts and information explaining the architecture and construction of the
English Medieval Castles:
Castle Parts and Glossary of
Terms
Castle Moats
Castle Dungeons Castle Parts - A
Glossary of Terms!
The many different parts of Medieval Castles were essential for ensuring a
safe retreat against intrusion or invasion. Discover the facts about the
different parts of Medieval Castles! Most people have heard about the
drawbridge, murder holes and dungeons but what about the other parts of
the castles? Find out information and facts about parts of castles that
you may never have heard of:
-
What were the parts of the
Castle called Crenellations? -
What was
the Keep? -
What was
the Garderobe? -
What are the names given to
other parts of the castle? -
A full glossary of castle
terms and parts - technical terms and parts of architecture
Castle Moats!
There are many legends and myths
surrounding the Moats of Medieval Castles. Perhaps the most famous is the
myth that there were dragons or alligators in the Medieval Castle moats!
Castle Dungeons!
The very word 'dungeon' conjures up a dark vision of one of the most
infamous parts of a castle:
Castle Moats, Dungeons
and Parts & a
Glossary of Terms!
This section covering the different parts of a Medieval Castle, including
the moat and the dungeon, is fascinating. The horror of the dungeon
fascinates all of those interested in the history of Medieval Castles! |
