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Medieval Travel Tour, Castle

You see a castle in the distance, and decide to visit. The first proper castles were built in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Castles were introduced in Britain by William the Conqueror, when he invaded England from his homeland in France.

You see a sign "William the Conqueror 100 stones to the east" so you head for it....

One of the most powerful ways for William to take control of his new kingdom, which included England, Scotland and Wales, was to have castles built throughout the land. At first, he ordered the construction of very simple castles, called motte and bailey castles.


A sign at the castle gate says "Gone Fishing, be back in 3 years" You travel on...
 

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