Name three common features of a Romanesque castle.
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1.Herstmonceux Castle, located in East Sussex, England, was restoredand rebuilt in 1933, with new internal buildings that are situatedaround a courtyard, surrounded by the original 15th century walls.The castle hosts special events, such as weddings, in its interiorBallroom.
2.Moat - filled with water and helps stop the enemy from reaching the castle Arrow slits - easy to shoot out of but not into Outer wall - taller than the rest of the castle apart from the keep Soldiers - shoot the enemy DEAD Portcullis - Helps stop enemies entering the castle.
3. The keep was defensive because it was high enough to spot attackers in advance. But it was made out of wood and had a thatched roof which made it easy to burn down with fire arrows The wooden fence, called a palisade, was a defensive feature of motte and bailey castles.
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