The Castle

Exploration of Castles A.D 450 saw the creation of castles. Romans were "replaced" by Anglo Saxon foes, and these did leave behind a system of castles however these were for Motte and Bailey castles built in the reign of Edward the confessor. The Norman invasion of 1066 was one of the causes for castles to become an important part of defence. After king Harold's defeat by William the conqueror, William was concerned about how he would control the country with only

Castles were built as symbols of security, wealth, power and control. But, castles weren’t only for defense against the foreign invaders; they were also served as a basic tool in preserving the king’s and noble’s power over the land. This essay will be proving the hypothesis that medieval castles changed dramatically over 400-500 years due to the development of weapons used to destroy or capture them. Firstly, it will talk about the Motte and Bailey castle, outlining a range of problems within it

The castle was an important aspect of warfare from the 10th to 13th centuries. Castles, particularly in England, played an essential role in warfare because of the power associated with them. Changes in castle defense are represented by two important types of castles: the motte and bailey castle and, later, the concentric castles. As a whole, they became more secure and fluid. Stronger materials were necessary to ensure more powerful weapons could not penetrate the defenses easily. In addition, more

Castles evolved over the time from the early beginnings of the Middle Ages all the way to the end of the period. These significant pieces of architecture started out as a simple structures and eventually turned into something a lot more complex and innovative. The castles were where the kings and lords lived with their families. Also, a bunch of staff members lived there. They were needed to carry out all the jobs. The system is called manorialism and it is when peasants and/or serfs would do work

Thornbury Castle The first part of the assignment concerns the characteristics of Thornbury Castle, and in particular its defensive and palace like features. Having visited the site, in my opinion Thornbury Castle displays both defensive and luxurious, palace like features. The Castle has the beginning of a ditch which could be argued as being a moat. Crennelations, machicolations, gun/arrow loops and portcullis grooves are all strong defensive features included

the medieval castle What is a castle? A castle is a properly fortified military residence. Why were castles built? Initially, they were designed and built to hold down conquered territory. They also served to intimidate and strike fear into the local peoples, were places of refuge, and places for the lords to live. They were also impressive symbols of the power and wealth of their owners. How castles came to exist in Europe? Castles were brought

The Castle The Castle, directed by Rob Sitch, is an Australian comedy, which delves into the lives of a stereotypical Australian family, the Kerrigans. The film touchs on issues close to home in a humourous way. The audience is introduced to the classic Aussie family, narrated in the viewpoint of the youngest of the Kerrigans, Dale. The setting is a lower class Melbourne suburb, adjacent to an airport. The head of the Kerrigan household, Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton), is simple, but a man

Normans brought the Motte and Bailey Castles and the Concentric Circle Castles to Europe. Castles were used by royalty to have secure protection from attacks. Castles would be expensive and take a long time to build, making it only available to the rich and powerful. The first castles that were built during the arrival of the Normans were the Motte and Bailey Castles, which then progressed into the Concentric Circle Castles. Motte and Bailey Castles were the first castles brought by the Normans in 1066

a) How can the concepts in this chapter be applied and implemented in an organization? As we have learned, the castle is an organization that bases its mission and culture on service. The castle’s primary purpose is to serve the town and guarantee protection, and welfare to its people. Moreover, the entire hierarchical structure of the castle revolves around the ideals of serving those above me, while promoting the wellbeing of the people. For instance, the servants serve the knights and higher

The castle was a Jacobean Manor House built for Sir Charles Cavendish c.1630. Apparently, the house has never been a family home as Sir Charles fled to the continent in 1644, having chosen the ‘wrong’ side in the Civil War. Slighting of the castle followed to prevent its use as a stronghold. Consequently, the building became derelict and it now requires urgent consolidation