Who's who in a castle?

What is the purpose of the barbican in a castle?

• To store weapons

• To serve as a main entrance

• To house the lord's family

• To collect rainwater

The walls of the keep could be 2 to 5 metres thick. What is the purpose of such thick walls?

• To store food

• To provide warmth

• To offer protection

• To display wealth.

Fill in the blank: The only safe way across the moat was over the (a)   .

• Drawbridge

• Barbican

• Spiral staircase

• Curtain wall

What was the purpose of the spiral staircase in a castle?

• To confuse attackers

• To save space

• To provide a grand entrance

• To store weapons

Fill in the blank: The (a)   was where the weapons were kept and workshop was located.

• Dungeon

• Armoury

• Solar

• Well

What is the function of the drawbridge in a castle?

• To connect towers

• To allow entry over the moat

• To store food

• To house soldiers

Fill in the blank: The (a)   was a private room for the baron.

• Solar

• Dungeon

• Armoury

• Well

What was the purpose of the tank in a castle?

• To store food

• To collect rainwater

• To house soldiers

• To display wealth.

Match the following terms with their meanings: 1) Merlons 2) Crenels 3) Barbican 4) Curtain wall.

• Curtain wall

• Strong main entrance

• Barbican

• Gaps between merlons

• Crenels

• Outer wall of a castle

• Merlons

• Raised stonework

Fill in the blank: The (a)   was used for religious services in the castle.

• Dungeon

• Chapel

• Armoury

• Well