Castles

When William the Conquerer over-took England, he brought with him his Normandy (french) culture. This included his love of stone castles. Within the first few years of his reign, William had commissioned and encouraged his nobles to build these fortresses.

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 * Feature || Description/Role ||
 * Small windows ||  ||
 * Deep walls ||  ||
 * Moat ||  ||
 * Spiral staircase ||  ||
 * Banquet hall ||  ||