Castles were very popular during medieval times. Kings built castles to protect themselves and their people from the outside world. Most castles were built in locations that were easy to defend, like on the top of hills. Castles had many security measures, such as a moat, making the castle only accessible by the drawbridge and high castle walls to prevent weapons, like arrows, being fired into the castle.
Many common features castles had include:
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