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Many ancient castles still stand today, dominating the countryside. Castles were the residential quarters for many lords (kings or lesser barons and the like). There was a great builder of castles in northern Wales named king Edward I. Many meetings were held in the castle about many state affairs. The better the castle the greater the symbols of power, castles were not only homes but also mighty symbols of power. Most castles had low outer walls to defend it as well as high inner walls.
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Castles were not just buildings, they were also fortresses used to protect the people inside. As a result, castles had many similarities. The highest point in the castle was the keep; it was also the center of defense. The only ways to cross a moat were to either swim, which is very dangerous, or to cross the drawbridge, which is hauled up when the castle is in danger. Kind of like a big locked door. Upon crossing a drawbridge you would reach a curtain, or wall. It’s strong enough to resist even a battering ram, a very common weapon.
Several people lived in castles, here are a few. Watchmen were castle officials in charge of security. Messengers were servants of the lord who carried receipts, letters and commodities. A knight was a professional soldier. Butlers were in charge of the cellar, wine, and beer. And Castilians were resident owners or people in charge of castles.
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