French
Castles
Castles
How did french castles come to be?
The lords built them in the 9th century for protection
Did German Castles have gardens
No
They came to be in 3500bc
Where were castles usually built?
The castle would either be built on the high ground like a hill or in a moat.
What type of Gardens did the french castle have
Why did German castles come to be?
They came to be because Germanic tribes needed more protection from invaders
What happened to French castles in the 15th century?
The purpose shifted from defense to comfort
How are English gardens structured?
English gardens are more spontaneous with emphasis on replicating nature
What is a motte and bailey and what are their functions?
A motte is a small man-made hill under the castle or central tower to give people a better vantage point.
A bailey is the part of the castle where people and animals lived.
How are French gardens structured?
French gardens are formal and are set out in neat symmetrical lines
Where were German castles place?
On a hill because they were able to see invaders or angry villagers.