#Historical Castles

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I just learned this fact and I can't help but share it with you!!!

In 13th-century European castles, separate fortresses were rarely built. Instead, one of the towers was significantly larger than the others and served as sleeping quarters for the lord or the king and his family.

Medieval life was full of changes and conflicts. Periods of peace were often interrupted by wars and sieges. To protect the ruler and his family, spiral staircases were built in the towers, winding clockwise. This design made it harder for attackers, as defenders could strike while using the wall as a shield, whereas attackers, especially right-handed ones, faced difficulties.

Additionally, the steps were uneven in height and length, making it easier for defenders, familiar with the layout, to move quickly. Attackers, in heavy armor and unfamiliar with the stairs, risked losing balance. This design significantly complicated sieges, particularly when climbing upward, giving defenders an advantage.

Thus, clockwise spiral staircases were not only convenient but also a crucial part of defensive strategy.

Another fact here

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Monsanto, Portugal

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Bonskeid house in Pithlochry, Scotland

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Winter Landscape with Castle in the Mountains

— by Albert Bredow

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The Lady's Bedroom at Malahide Castle

Dublin, Ireland VI 2023

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📍Castle of St. Michael, England, United Kingdom

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Hammond Castle

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Bran Castle - Dracula's Castle - in Transylvania, Romania

Romanian vintage postcard

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Moreton Corbet Castle, England.

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Jorba Castle Works, Puig de la Guàrdia, Spain - Carles Enrich

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once dwellings...

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Game of Thrones fans! Now you can buy Gosford Castle, the neo gothic castle where scenes from the show were shot. Constructed in the early 19th century, specifically between 1819 and 1825, in Markethill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, the 3bd, 5,403 sq ft home is listed for only £675k /$860k. This HUGE castle is less than $900k!

Look at this cute little guy!

The place is so huge, that this must be one of several main entrances.

Large, sunny yellow reception room accented in orange. A commercial elevator will quickly take you to any floor you want to go to.

Look at the lovely balcony, which you'll see is actually a bedroom. There are stairs everywhere, leading to apts. and a myriad of rooms.

A table next to a colorful stained glass window.

The listing says that there are 4 reception rooms. Look at the beautiful stairs.

The kitchen is magnificent. Love the interesting cozy shape, like this prep nook, and note the gothic style cabinetry.

Gracefully curved stair well in a tower.

This is the bedroom in the balcony above the reception room.

Down the stairs to a gigantic bathroom with some vintage fixtures and a glass shower.

This looks like an apt. in the newer section and the kitchen was clearly updated. Isn't it pretty?

The bedroom is a very long room with a curved ceiling and a niche for the heat and some shelves.

The door in this apt. opens to a private patio.

One of the other reception rooms has a big skylight, cozy fireplace, and stained glass windows.

And, you can make this your own throne room.

The baths are huge. This one has a vintage tub, sink, and built-in shelves.

You can see the 2 buildings. Looks like the stone one is the older of the two. This place is gigantic for the price. Can you believe it?

Look at how cool and gothic it looks at night.

https://cps-property.com/property/markethill/arm16277/bastian-gate-gosford-castle/

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More info, screenshots and DONWLOAD HERE (always free)

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Predjama Castle - Slovenia (by Anna Jewels (@earthpeek))

https://www.instagram.com/earthpeek/