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The splay prevented siege towers from being pushed up close to the castle walls. They also made it necessary to use very long scaling ladders at a shallow angle, which made it easy for them to break.
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The splendor falls castle walls and snowy?
the splendor falls on castle walls and snowy summits in old story; ....Its "the Splendor Falls On Castle Walls" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
How many walls does Dover castle have?
100 walls
What is a mangonel good for?
A mangonel was used for throwing projectiles at castle walls
A place where a king might live with towers and walls?
a castle you idiot
What siege engine was used to get soldiers over castle walls?
Catapult
What is a splay?
A splay is a slanted or outward extension or projection, often referring to architectural elements such as windows or walls. It can help maximize sunlight exposure or provide a better view.
Why does a castle have two walls?
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The splendor falls castle walls and snowy?
the splendor falls on castle walls and snowy summits in old story; ....Its "the Splendor Falls On Castle Walls" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
How can a Cell membrane compared to a castle?
IT can be the castle walls
How many walls does Dover castle have?
100 walls
What are stone castles?
stone walls around a castle are called curtain walls. they are built for defence.
What does castle breaker mean?
Something that breaks down the walls of a castle.
What are the weaknesses of the Motte and Bailey Castle?
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What is a castle wall enclosing a courtyard?
If it is a concentric castle, then it would have a set of outer walls and inner walls. Basically, the name is outer walls, if you were asking for the proper terminology. If you're inquiring towards their use, outer walls are thinner than inner walls and their purpose is to provide a space between the inner and outer walls from which attackers may be stopped before reaching the castle.
When was Splay - album - created?
Splay - album - was created on 1996-01-01.
What was the appearance of a stone keep castle?
the stone castle has a mote and stone walls
Do medieval castle have inner walls?
ya
