Medieval Castles
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Kinds of Castles
Motte and Bailey
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Stone Keep
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Concentric Castles
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A portcullis was a heavy grilled door that dropped vertically down through slots or guides, and most often protected the main entrance of the castle. It could be made of many different materials, but almost all were made of oak, then plated with iron.
Neuschwanstein Castle
