In a few days we are going to visit the castle of Almodovar, a town 22 kilometres far from Cordoba.
Castles were not just buildings, they were fortresses made to protect people during military conflict. As a result, most castles shared some basic parts that helped them serve their purpose.
Castles looked cool on the outside, but really they were cold, damp, and poorly lit. The only heating was provided by fireplaces in each room and castles had to be lit by torches because they were very dark inside.
Many different people lived in and around a castle. The lord and lady, of course, were there, but one could also find everybody from knights to cooks in and around the castle grounds:
Answer these questions:
- The most important people, were the Lord, the lady and the Bishop.
- We could find a lot of different people in castles:
Atilliator
Skilled castles worker who made crossbows. |  |
Butler
Cared for the cellar and was in charge of wine and beer. |  |
Castilian
Resident owner or person in charge of a castle. |  |
Chaplain
Provided spiritual welfare for laborers and the castle garrison. The duties might also include supervising building operations, clerk, and keeping accounts. He also tended to the chapel. |  |
Cook
Roasted, broiled, and baked food in the fireplaces and ovens
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Knight
A professional soldier. |  |
Messengers
Servants of the lord who carried receipts, letters, and commodities. |  |
Squire
Attained at the age of 14 while training as a knight. He would be assigned to a knight to carry and care for the weapons and horse. |  |
Watchman
An official at the castle responsible for security. |  |
Answer these questions:
- See this page and tell me what are the most important parts of a castle.
- Investigate information about the Castle of Almodovar:
- Which is its origin?
- When is the restoration that we can see now? Who promoted it?
- How did the arabs call this place?
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ReplyDelete•The most important parts of a castle are:
-The moat, to prevent enemies from coming in.
-The drawbridge, the only way to cross a moat.
-The curtain, for crossing the drawbridge.
-The gatehouse, enemy armies often came to this area, an iron grate was added that could be put down to block entrance.
-The towers, they allowed people to look about and keep watch outside the castles walls.
-The keep, the highest point and the centre of defense.
-The kitchen, where the cooks made meals.
-The great hall, where everybody ate.
-Stables, were used to house livestock of all sorts.
-Chapel, that could be located in a tower or gatehouse.
-Houses, built in for people to stay.
•I have investigated some of these questions:
|1.The Castle was originally built by the Arabs around 720 on an ancient Roman Iberian fort. It originally belonged to the Caliphate of Córdoba.
|2. Between 1903 and 1911 the Earl of Torralba, owner of the castle, began the restoration work of the castle.
|3.The Arabs call this place “Al-mudawar”, meaning “the round one”.
Well, I hope that we have a very funny trip with all my partners and I wish you a happy weekend!
Goodbye, kisses!
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ReplyDelete1.These are the most important parts of a castle:
*The moat or the ditch full of water to protect them from enemies.
*Drawbridge to cross the moat or ditch.
*The curtain or wall which was surrounding by water.
*A gatehouse was built into the curtain.First it was just a simple door but they put an iron grate to block the entrance,because enemy armies often came to this area.
*Towers were also a part of the curtain.They allowed people to look about and it was used to keep prisoners.
*The keep was the most secure point and it was located in the center of the defense.
*In the castles there was a kitchen where the cooks work.
*The great hall was the place where everybody ate and the servants slept. Court jesters often sang and sometimes they also told stories.
*Stables were used to house livestock of all sorts
*The chapel could be located in the gatehouse or in a tower.Sometimes this church was private for the lord and his family.
Teacher,here you have the answers for your questions:
1.The castle or fortrees was built by the Arabs around the 740.It was very important because it defended Córdoba.His position was strategic because it was on a mountain.
2.The restauration was between the the 1901 and 1936.It was promoted by the Lord of Torralva D.Rafael Desmaissieres y Farina.
3.They called it Hins-almodovvar.
I'm waiting for the trip
BYE CLASS!!
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ReplyDelete• The most important parts of a medieval castle are:
- The moat or ditch, which normally it have water.
- The drawbridge, which is the only way for through the moat or dich.
- The curtain or wall, which surrounding the castle and protect it and could be anywhere between 8 and 20 feet thick.
- The gatehouse, which is build into the wall or curtain.
- The towers, which allow to people keep watch outside the castle.
- The keep of the castle, which is the highest point and the centre of defense. The strongest and most secure place in a castle.
- The kitchen, which is where the cookers coking.
- The great hall, which is where everybody eat and the servants sleep.
- The stables, which is where the people keep their animals.
- The chapel, which is where sometimes serve as a private church for the lord and his family.
- The houses, which are build for people to stay.
• The Arbas built this castle in the 740. This castle was (and is) in the top of a mountain which is situated in Almodóvar del Río, the position of the castle is strategic.
• Between 1901 and 1936 was a restuaration which carried out the Lord of Torralva.
• They called Al-mudawar to the castle (like said the man which explain our the history of the castle in the trip).
Bye bye!
Hi class! Ready for learn information of Medieval castles? Let's go, read my answers! :)
ReplyDelete1~ The most importants parts were...
☞ The ditch or moat, that protect the castle. This part is full of water, so enemies can't coming in.
☞ The drawbridge, that could be raised or lowered. It was the only way to cross the ditch.
☞ The curtain/wall, that joined to ditch and other parts protect the castle from enemies. It could be 8-20 feet thick.
☞ A gatehouse built into the curtain. Small holes, called murder holes, were added to the ceiling above the main entrance to pour boiling liquid down on entering enemies.
☞ Towers were also a part of the curtain. They allowed people to keep watch outside the castles' curtains.
☞ The keep of a castle, that was the highest point. It also was an important center of defense.
☞ The kitchen, were cookers prepare meals
☞ The great hall, in which everybody eat and servants slept.
☞ The stables, that were the place in which people keep their pets/animals.
☞ A chapel, that sometimes was private for the lord. It was located in a tower or in a gatehouse.
☞ Houses, in which people stay.
2~ Information about the Castle of Almodovar!
☞ The castle of Almodovar was a military force of arab origin that was built in the year 740, 'recycling' an ancient building. It was an important castle for Cordoba's defense, because of its situation in a mountain aproximately of 200 m. It's near Guadalquivir river, that was navigable, and used by little boats.
☞ It was restored between 1901 and 1936 (when the civil war began) by D. Rafael Desmalssieres, the count of Torralva.
☞ The castle was called Al-mudawar Al-Adna , that means 'the round one'. I also remember that because the man's explanation.
I like this trip a lot, I think that we'll have to repeat it, isn't it? I like very much the photos of the trip, so I hope that we can see them in class next day teacher.
Bye class! Have a nice weekend! :)
We had a really good time!! It was great!!
ReplyDeleteOh Rafa! I didn't hope that you will coment! It really was a surprise when Joaquin says us that you were the math teacher of the other school! I hope you come to Montoro to visit us. Bye :)
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ReplyDelete•The most important parts of a castle are:
-> The moat, to prevent enemies from coming in.
-> The drawbridge, the only way to cross a moat.
-> The curtain, for crossing the drawbridge.
-> The gatehouse, enemy armies often came to this area, an iron grate was added that could be put down to block entrance.
-> Towers were also a part of the curtain. They allowed people to keep watch outside the castles' curtains.
-> The keep of a castle, that was the highest point. It also was an important center of defense.
-> The kitchen, were cookers prepare meals
-> The great hall, in which everybody eat and servants slept.
-> The stables, that were the place in which people keep their pets/animals.
-> A chapel, that sometimes was private for the lord. It was located in a tower or in a gatehouse.
-> Houses, in which people stay.
•The Arbas built this castle in the 740. This castle was (and is) in the top of a mountain which is situated in Almodóvar del Río, the position of the castle is strategic.
•Between 1901 and 1936 was a restuaration which carried out the Lord of Torralva.
I like this trip a lot.
Hello!
ReplyDelete1.The most important parts of a castle…
-The moat or the ditch full of water to protect them from enemies.
-Drawbridge to cross the moat or ditch.
-The curtain or wall which was surrounding by water.
-A gatehouse was built into the curtain. It was just a simple door but they put a grate to block the entrance, because enemy armies often came to this area.
-Towers were also a part of the curtain. They allowed people to look about and it was used to keep prisoners.
-The keep was the most secure point and it was located in the centre of the defense.
-In the castles there was a kitchen where the cooks work.
-The great hall was the place where everybody ate and the servants slept. Court jesters often sang and sometimes they also told stories.
-Stables were used to house livestock of all sorts
-The chapel could be located in the gatehouse or in a tower. Sometimes this church was private for the lord.
_ The Arbas built this castle in the 740. This castle was in the top of a mountain which is situated in Almodóvar del Río, the position of the castle is strategic.
_ In1901 and 1936 was a restuaration which carried out the Lord of Torralva.
_ They called Al-mudawar to the castle.