Castle+Parts

  ** Castle Parts **
 * By: Rebecca ** A castle was used as a fortress when there were wars. All the villagers and townspeople rushed into the castle. The nobles (nobilities) lived in there.There are many parts of a castle. These parts of a castle was used differently. Here are some parts of a castle.

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 * [[image:moat.jpg width="168" height="153" align="left" caption="Moat"]]Moats** Moats were built around castles and were filled with water so when there were wars enemies won’t be able to get into the castle walls. But in case they swam in it or brought boats, there were traps, spikes, and even crocodiles in the water. There were bridges so villagers could cross the moat when there’s a sign that the enemies were coming. In some places, where nobles built castles in lakes, villagers told stories that they saw monsters in the lake. Nowadays we know that these stories are not true.

Drawbridge **To cross moats or lakes you need drawbridges. A drawbridge was a bridge built across water. This drawbridge could be raised or lowered for protection from intruders. When there was a first sign of trouble, the drawbridge was lowered and the commoners would rush into the castle walls.

Bailey** A bailey is a wall that closes the several courtyards. In war, animals and villagers are sheltered here. There was in inner and outer bailey. This room was the safest place in the castle. **
 * [[image:bailey.jpg width="131" height="100" align="left" caption="Bailey"]]

Chamber ** A chamber is a room where kings, queens, princes, and princesses sleep. They’re huge, comfortable, cozy and warm. They’re located behind the castle walls in the middle of a building. Chambers have big windows and embroidered curtains. 

 The great hall was the way to the lord’s chamber to the keep. Also, when there were parties and special occasions the lords celebrated in the great hall. The lord and lady sit at the top of the hall, and the squires and other people sit on long benches at long tables. There would be dancing, music, and people entertaining the lords and the ladies. The food was delicious at the great hall.

 The royal apartments are the chambers where lords and ladies from other countries stay when they get invited on special occasions. These apartments were specially built for important guests. 
 * [[image:outside_royal_apartment.jpg align="left" caption="A royal apartment from outside"]]The Royal Apartments**

 Prisoners were held in the dungeons. Most of the dungeons were built underground or on towers so prisoners won’t be able to escape. The dungeons didn’t have windows so it was very dark inside. Also, it smelled very bad and the rooms were very chilly and dirty. 
 * [[image:dungeon.jpg width="136" height="102" align="left" caption="Dungeon"]]Dungeons**

<span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The chapel was built next to the lord’s chamber or as a separate building. The chapel was a place where they held religious services or ceremonies. It was like a church where priests and monks and nuns pray. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The kitchen was the busiest place when there were ceremonies and special occasions. There was a cook and the servants serve the food to the lords. The food was very delicious. __
 * The Chapel**
 * The Gatehouse** <span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gatehouse was built at the entrance. The guards stayed there and lowered the drawbridge when there were guests. The portcullis was a part of the gatehouse. It was an iron bar which can also be be lowered when intruders came.
 * The Barracks** <span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knights and their families also lived in the castle. Other buildings in the castle were barracks. The knights and their families lived in the barracks.
 * The Kitchen**

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