Ludlow And Dudley Castle :: Papers

Ludlow And Dudley stronghold Ludlow Caste was built more or less 1085. palaces built around this time were generally Motte and Bailey. This made a goodly defence but was not ordinary of castle defences. Ludlow citadel was the first lapidate castle, which was unusual. Because of its Royal Connections a locoweed of money was spent on Ludlow Castle especially on violate defences. Dudley Castle on the other hand is different and is a Motte and Bailey castle. Motte and Bailey castles are ordinary and were common. Later on Dudley Castle was demolished and remade into a stone castle. Dudley Castle is built on a natural knoll, which is a good defence whilst Ludlow Castle is not built on a hill but has a steep 100ft drop. A steep drop makes it harder for the opponent to climb up or attack. This defence is not typical because no other castle will fork out a 100ft drop. This is an excellent option of location and makes an ideal defence. Dudley Cas tle has evidence of a Motte running around because I noticed a pond and ditch like features. Ludlow Castle only had a ditch around the inner bailey. We know this is not a Motte because it has a door room inside the ditch this is believably where they went through to collect the dead bodies of their enemies. Both castles have barbicans and both castles alike have high walls. Ludlow Castle has a river and so has a drawbridge. Dudley and Ludlow Castle both have crenellations. Ludlow Castle also has machicolations this meant that it was well defended as they could send away missiles from the flanking towers above. The most typical thing about both castles is that they both have a Keep, which was the most important part of the castle. Most of Ludlow Castles defences are typical but it has a few which are original. For example the 100ft drop. I prize Ludlows defences are very strong and it would be hard to conquer. IMAGE IMAGE Sirrvet Bukhari 11W Ludl ow And Dudley Castle Coursework