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The strenghts of a shell keep castle is that it is at the top of a hill and so the enemy can't batter it down with a battering ram and it is at a top of a hill so the enemy can't throw or fire things over. the shell keep castle is 8 - 10 metres thick and it is 20 - 25 feet high.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoHavn't got a clue but I'd like it if someone would tell me and fast cos I've got to hand in my History project tomorrow
is this florance ?
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How tall was the concentric castle?
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What was the shell keep castle made of?
Stone
What defence is there on a shell keep castle?
a drawbridge and archers
What examples are there of shell keep castles?
Restormel castle
What does a shell keep castle look like?
Shell keep castles are round rather than boxed. A castle that forms a circle is a perfect example. There are many in England.
What are shell keep castles?
A shell Keep is a rounded shaped castle which was built in the midevil times !!!!by Lauren xxx
All different types of Norman castles?
1st. motte and bailey castle 2nd. square keep castle 3rd. shell keep castle 4th. concentric castle
Is harlech castle a shell keep?
Well, the buildings are against the wall , which makes it a shell keep however it is not circular , most common shell keeps are circular
What were the advantages of a shell keep castle?
u find them in v beach
What materials would you have to make a shell keep castle?
you would have to have stone
What are the strengths and weaknesses of round keep castle?
the problem with these type of castles was that there were many windows
Does Lincoln have any features of a shell keep castle?
Yeaah It Does The Features Of The Shell Keep Castle Are That Non Thick Walls Made It Easy Too Be Burnt Done And It Was Very Good For Living Space...
Why did castle builders change from shell keep style to square keep style?
because they wanted to
