Anyone know some defensive features of a motte and bailey castle?
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A moat and bailey castle would not have windows as we know them today.  Wall openings would be narrow vertical slits from which arrows could be launched.  The roof would be flat surrounded by parapets from which boiling oil and pitch could be poured down on attackers while the defenders were protected by the parapets.  Inside stairways would be narrow and spiraling so invaders entering could be dealt with one at a time.  The bailey is a site where the townspeople from the local village that owed fealty to the lord of the castle could be protected while under siege and could contribute to he defense.  In addition to the drawbridge there would often be a heavy metal grilled gate that could be dropped down at the wall entrance.  Because sieges often lasted a long time, there would be access to water, probably a well or wells, within the walls and food storerooms for supplies to outlast a diege.  Too, there would be an armory within the walls for weapon storage, a smithy for weapon repairs, and a stable for animals, all features to enable defense during a lengthy siege.
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If you have to actually build this thing then a castle-style drawbridge would probably be the easiest thing I can think of. \n\nBuild a tower out of boxes, wood or whatever. If you’re real lazy simply stand a shoebox on its end and paint an archway on what was the bottom.\n\nCut a piece of cardboard slightly narrower than the base of the box and about 8 inches long. That piece of cardboard is your span.  Bend the first couple of inches of the cardboard up at right angles. Push thumbtacks through that bent up section and into the tower a few inches above the tabletop. That way when the span is lowered it will slope downwards on to the table.\n\nPass a piece of wire through a cotton spool and bend both ends around to make a U shape. Bend the ends of the “U’ shape into tight circles. You can now put a screw through those circles and into a piece of light wood/heavy card that you can glue to the tower somewhere near the top.\n\nPoke a hole in the free end of the span. Tie some thread through it. Pass the thread around the cotton spool a few times. \n\nYippee, finished in one afternoon.\n\nWhen you turn the spool the span will lift. The spool is both a wheel and a pulley system. The span itself functions as a lever. Because the span slopes downwards onto the table top it is an inclined plane/ramp.\n\nAttaching a couple of parts using screws and a couple more using nails/tacks gives you your screw and wedge.\n\nSimple. Next time don't procrastinate.
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pedigree, crossface , masterlock , FU etc
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These websites should help you.  They discuss many aspects of the middle ages, including all kinds of information on castles, manors, and homes of medieval times.\n\nI hope this helps.
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http://www.trebuchet.com/plans.html
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First off, learn to become aware. Practice sensing energy. Once you can do that, you can tell what's coming at you, and from where. My motto in this instance is "do unto others what they have done unto you."\n\nyou may wish to put wards up around your house. These are magical protections that will sort of act as bouncers for any unwanted visitors or intrusive magics. Not sure how? Start with statues of gargoyles or fu dogs. \n\nThe book Psychic Self Defense by Dion Fortune may prove helpful. Most of the good books on magic in general were written in the late eighteen hundreds or early nineteen hundreds. Check them out. \n\nUntil you get your bearings, don't get into any magical fights. The good news is, almost nobody is very competent at the darker magics these days. Even if someone IS casting spells at you, the likelihood of them accomplishing anything is pretty slim.
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try finding a picture and then designing your castle aroud that. I had to make one for school a few years ago, and my sister just made on a few weeks ago, so im an old pro by now ( :) ). Just search "castles" under pitures, or find a castle in a movie or show or even a video game that you like. if possible, get pictures of the same castle from a few different angles. it makes life a lot easier.
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make a ring somewhere with cushions and stuff in aplace where noone will come or suspect it
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the careful placing and fitting of uncut stones without use of mortar\n\nused for fences in newengland and europe, or more rarely as structural elements in late colonial and earlier structures.\n\nnot suitable where structural codes exist
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Hi, I found this page that has a pic, but it's only one though. But what a neat looking building, I love old stuff including buildings and houses. Hope this helps you, buh bye now.
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The battering ram was founded so people could get inside castles, or other buildings. Usually in war times and the intruders were usually trying to get inside the building to attack.
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i would use defence with the barbed wire on top, if it was electrified they'd be mesmerized and instictified not to grab your ride
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The only way to combat this type of attack is to fight fire with fire.\nYou can only create two tables, but you can occupy up to nine at a time.If you team up with a friend or two, you can grab about 20 tables.
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First, get your back to a wall. Play it defensively, protect your face. Watch for flying objects from the corners of the room, they can get ya unaware. Look for opportunities for low-risk cheap shots at those that are closest. Last one standing wins. Good luck!
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I found this:\n\nThe castle was built for the Buiel family in the second half of the 15th century. This was a family that had distinguished itself in The Hundred Years War and now was seeking a home befitting there new rank in society. The family did not stay long however for Antoine De Buiel, the husband of Louis VII’s daughter, sold the castle in 1485 to Charles Espinay who set about making many improvements and is known for having the famous chapel built on the grounds. The Espinays served as chamberlains to many of the royalty and kings of their time. This castle has changed hands many times. \n\nCompared to the other castles of the Loire Valley, the Usse has a very tranquil history. It was built on the foundation of an 11th century fortress. Because of its combination of beauty and fortress like appearance, it is believed that Perrault wrote his famous story, “Sleeping Beauty,” based on Usse. Of the structure Perrault wrote, “Chateau de la Belle au bois dormant.” This is one of eleven fairytales he wrote in a collection called, “Les Contes de ma mere l’Oye.” \n\nThe castle played another part in history when it stood as a model for the design of Disney’s famous Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World. Designers used this and other castles of the Loire Valley. Looking at a picture of the two, it is easy to see the similarities between the them.
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i think you are talking about feudal systems and googling that would help. the lords offered protection and the tenants worked the lands for in exchange for the safety provided. not a very fair system. i am copying some sites below. this link is from a k-12 school: http://www.mce.k12tn.net/middleages/feudalsystem.htm
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany\nChâteau de Fontainebleau, France\nBalmoral Castle, UK