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Questionnaire

to be completed during the visit.

1. In which century and by which king, was the castle first constructed?

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2. What techniques were used to defend the castle entrance from attack?








 

3. If the castle was under siege, what weapons and machines could the attackers use to beak down the castle walls?










4. How many angles or corners does the castle have?










5. What architectural methods were used to strengthen the castle walls?












6. Why is there never any water in the moat?











7. What shape is the keep? A circle, a square or a pyramid?









8. Now write a short paragraph about how you imagine life was like in a castle under siege.








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