The term castle can also apply to ancient fortresses and to the towers built at the front and back of Medieval ships from which archers could shoot arrows. ... read more
He built a ton of castles on the coast in Wales meant to keep the Welsh from revolting, on the English side of Wales there was an area called the Welsh Marches, on of the most fortified areas of high medieval England. These castles were meant to contain Welsh raiders or strike at them when they returned from their plundering. read more
Imposing and magnificent castles were also built to serve as the abodes of the Kings and Queens of the Middle Ages. In fact, all the members of the royal family used to live under one roof, in the form of the giant castles of the ruler rather than living in factions. read more