Throughout history, military advancements have made war against other countries much more effective. As offensive military forces developed more effective methods of attacks, defensive strategist had to rethink defenses . One of the most crucial defensive advancements that was made is the construction of castles. Castles are fortified buildings that provided protection from different attacks. Throughout the middle ages as oncoming attackers developed new oncoming strategies of attacks, defenders redesigned their defensive structures. The first proper castles were introduced in England by Normans. The first castles were hastily built out of readily available material. As time progressed, castles were built out of stronger more durable materials. In the past, castles were built to protect people within the walls from outside attacks. Later on, castles served as a display of rank and wealth. Castles served both as homes and a fortress.
Motte and Bailiey castles were the earliest form of castles built completely from scratch by the Normans. As their name suggests they had two parts the Motte and the Bailey. The Motte was a large hill made of earth on which was built a wooden keep or lookout. The outer edge was then surrounded …show more content…
In Mid-Medieval times, an architectural revolution began in Europe. This was the new, gothic style. The characteristics of gothic architecture emphasized larger and lighter windows, higher rooms, and more decorative castle designs. These new Gothic Castles were far grander, a and much more pleasant environment to live in. However, much later (in the 1700s), a trend for gothic fiction transformed people's ideas of these castles. Today, people tend to think of gothic castles as being eerie, deserted and haunted
Motte and Bailiey castles were the earliest form of castles built completely from scratch by the Normans. As their name suggests they had two parts the Motte and the Bailey. The Motte was a large hill made of earth on which was built a wooden keep or lookout. The outer edge was then surrounded …show more content…
In Mid-Medieval times, an architectural revolution began in Europe. This was the new, gothic style. The characteristics of gothic architecture emphasized larger and lighter windows, higher rooms, and more decorative castle designs. These new Gothic Castles were far grander, a and much more pleasant environment to live in. However, much later (in the 1700s), a trend for gothic fiction transformed people's ideas of these castles. Today, people tend to think of gothic castles as being eerie, deserted and haunted