Example of Castle: Leeds Castle
Castles of the Middle Ages
- The castles protected the land
- Also it was a source of pride for the community; the outsides were beautiful but the insides sometimes were dull
- Many castles had traps on the outside
- The castles were influenced by important historical events such as the crusades and the technology of siege warfare
- The Leeds Castle was originally wooden, but then replaced by a fortified stone castle in 1119
- It has access to River Len
- Occupies three islands surrounded by an artificial lake
- King Henry VIII converted Leeds Castle into a Royal Palace