Grand stone structures were built for the defense of Kingdoms during the middle ages. We’ll take a closer look at the function and design of medieval castles and see what we can uncover. Beginning with the simple Motte and Bailey castles, how did they develop into the large fortifications that dominated the landscape by the late middle ages? Let’s take a peek inside the castle walls to learn about everyday activities and the lives of their occupants.

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