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A castle is a strong building that was often the home of a king or lord in medieval times and afterward. Castles were built in many places, including Japan, India, and other countries. The castle rose rapidly in western Europe beginning in the 9th century onwards.
History >> Middle Ages Castles were built during the Middle Ages as fortified homes for kings and nobility. Why did they build Castles? During the Middle Ages much of Europe was divided up between lords and princes. They would rule the local land and all the people who lived there.
Learn more about castles and why they were built in this BBC Bitesize KS1 History guide.
Introduction. For many centuries castles provided both protection and living quarters for kings, nobility, and sometimes common people. The fortifications, or military defenses, built into a castle set it apart from a palace. A palace is usually a grand house for a king or noble.
For hundreds of years, if you wanted to control territory in Europe, a castle was your best friend. A combination of a military fortification and the home of...
Watch this short animation to discover how castles developed during the middle ages. We trace their evolution from early motte and bailey castles in Norman t...
This collection contains curriculum relevant videos, quizzes and games to help Year 1/2 and P2/3 history students with: when and why castles were built. everyday life in castles
