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In time of peace, castle guard duty in England was a feudal obligation placed upon all freemen (serjantz) and knights that was universally hated. It meant 40 days of boredom, even though the men received a payment for their service. After 40 days others would take their places and they could return home.
Knights would bring along their own weapons, including a lance or spear and their sword. Serjantz would be equipped with a spear, a bow or a crossbow; a knight's own retinue of troops often included bowmen or crossbowmen.
Most of the "arrow slits" seen in medieval castles (such as those at Corfe Castle in Dorset) can not be used by an archer armed with a longbow, since there is insufficient vertical height inside the tower or wall apperture - they were really intended for use by crossbowmen.
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What is the definition of a keep from Medieval Times?
In medieval times, a Keep is a fortified tower found within a castle. It was usually the most fortified interior part of the castle and was used as a last line of defense, where the nobility would hole themselves up in with their guards should the outer castle be taken.
What was a watchman's job in medieval times?
A Watchman was an official at a castle and was responsible for security.
What structures were built in medieval times as a mixture residence and defensive building?
a CASTLE ??
In Medieval Times what was an inner ward?
it was a certain part of the great hall which allows people the chance for everyone in the castle to all meet together
What birds were used to deliver messages in medieval times?
Doves. Yet they have several proposes. They were eaten and the dung was used as well. I just saw a program on Wales and they visited a medieval castle with a built in place for doves to nest.
Where were weapons stored in the medieval times?
Medieval weapons were stored in armories. An armory could be a separate building, but could also be just a room in a castle, or at a city wall or other fortification.
What is the definition of a keep from Medieval Times?
In medieval times, a Keep is a fortified tower found within a castle. It was usually the most fortified interior part of the castle and was used as a last line of defense, where the nobility would hole themselves up in with their guards should the outer castle be taken.
Where did Jesters live in Medieval times?
Medieval Jesters traveled from castle to castle, in the Medieval town.
What did they use for defenses in medieval times?
Castle
Who used weapons in medieval times?
Knights
What role did they play in the castle in medieval times?
Protection
What was the most attack castle in medieval times?
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What was a watchmans weapons in Medieval Times?
Watchmen, guards, and other common soldiers would have had basic inexpensive weapons. For a town watchman this might have been as basic as a large sturdy knife. Other inexpensive weapons include spears and other pole arms such as a guisearm.
What were the two main castles in the medieval times?
The motte and bailey castle and the concentric castle.
In Medieval Times why did they put motes around the castle?
In the medieval times, they used moats as a defence against intruders.
Why did the double headed axe become out of fashion in the medieval times?
Because they made better weapons. The vikings still used it to throw them at walls then jump on to the and climb into the castle though.
What time was castle made in medieval times?
1066 onwards
