British Castles
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Great Britain’s castles exemplify artistic characteristics and were essential elements in the lives of kings, lords, nobles, and chieftains.  The word castle means a building or group of buildings usually intended as a residence of a king, lord, noble, or chieftain.  There are many different  ....          
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....  been traced back to the late Roman times when men placed themselves under a man stronger and wealthier than themselves (Rowling 31).  The knights lived in castles built upon hilltops or in the bend of rivers.  There they received vessels, held meeting: and upon occasion, defended themselves from rivals.
There are many different general styles of castles in Britain.  One of the styles is a motte and bailey, which was one of the first types of castles built.  The castle was made of a motte, whic ....          
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