The medieval castle
Subtitle: design, construction, daily life : a fascinating behind-the-scenes study of how these formidable fortresses were built, maintained, and lived in
By: Charles Phillips
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781785211478
Subjects: Castles; Designs and plans; Medieval Civilization; Historic buildings; Social history; History
Description: "Following the remarkable work being done at Guédelon, where a medieval castle is being built using only the tools and techniques of the 13th century, this book examines every aspect of raising these amazing structures, using the work at Guédelon to shed light on every apsect of other iconic castles, from the latrines and the kitchen to the great hall and the lord's bedchamber. Illustrated sequences explain how vaulted ceilings are constructed, keystones are carved, scaffolding is erected, tiles are fired, floors are laid and roof timbers are raised, while explanations of the way master masons and carpenters have tackled problems as they arise give unprecedented insight to how their medieval counterparts worked"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Foreward; title: Introduction; title: Barbican and ditch; title: Gatehouse, towers and drawbridge; title: Curtain walls and battelements; title: The bailey; title: The keep; title: Private rooms and living chambers; title: The great hall; title: The chapel and other buildings; title: The kitchen and gardens.