British Castles
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The Role of Castles in the Early Middle Ages
Bodhium can stand for almost any late medieval castle in England. Their owners are not more interested in luxurious living, but they are the defences at the top of their priorities,. So that's why they look so architecturally exuberant and almost more castle-like in a way than some of the less florid buildings of an earlier age. It is very important for knights like Sir Edward to own a castle. But what actually makes a castle a castle? Anyone with the resources can erect a massive stone building with turrets and a moat. To officially designate such a building a castle, you will need written permission from the king. If granted, this licence authorises you to
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