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Castles ceased to be built due to gunpowder being introduced to the Europeans from China and the invention of cannons, which resulted in castles being easily destroyed and the occupiers defeated. Castles ceased to be built due to gunpowder being introduced to the Europeans from China and the invention of cannons, which resulted in castles being easily destroyed and the occupiers defeated.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agothey stopped being made as the weapons got more advanced also they were not very comfortable to live in.
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∙ 12y agoThe invention of gunpowder as used in weapons. The castle walls would tumble to canon fire. and long range firearms made castles impractical.
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What structures were built in medieval times as a mixture residence and defensive building?
a CASTLE ??
Why did Peasants and nobles moved from manors to towns?
Nobles didn’t move to towns, but towns built up around the castles and manors.
Who built Norman churches?
William The Conquer of Normandy invaded England in 1066. At this time Normandy was a country north of France. He had churches, castles & towers built in the Norman style of his homeland. As time passed Normandy became, and remains, a part of France.
What benefits did the crusades bring to Europe?
Crusades had a major impact on the building of castles as many large castles were built across Europe. The crusades were expensive and led to the creation of governmental processes to asses and collect taxes. In turn, this led to the current taxation system that has now been adopted around the world.
What were the different types of castles in the middle ages?
The types were mott and bailey. Stone keep castles, Military castles, castles for royalty, rich, lords, and nyone who could afford a castle
Why where the medieval casteles built?
Medieval castles were built for protection and safety. Castles were the homes for nobles as well as being both an offensive weapon and defense measure.
What is the reason that castles not being built?
Every house is a castle (to their owners).
What year where stone castles built?
Stone castles were built in 1277 and usually had more that one wall, the inner wall being higher than the outer ones.
How were the first castles built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
How were castles first built?
Castles were built out of stones or bricks.
When did king William stop building castles?
Because he had built strong secure castles and he had enough of them around the contry and he was happy with their design which was a pointed tower castle.
Why were stone castles built?
Stone castles were built because they could not burn down as ealsily as wood castles can.
How did William duke of Normandy build castles?
he built woodern castles He built these castles in England for better defence.
When were round keep castles built?
they built round keep castles because they did
How did King John stop the barons rebelling?
He built towers and castles filled with strong armys when they came
When did high-walled castles stop being effective?
They stopped being effective when gunpowder was introduced
What kind of castles were built?
Stone castles, Concentric castles, Motte and Bailey Castles
