Edward and castles

Question 1

Why did Edwards castles have turrets ?

Answer 1

to shoot out arrows at attackers

Question 2

why did Edward build castles by the coast ?

Answer 2

to import supplies and help merchants

Question 3

why did Edward build his castles in Wales ?

Answer 3

to frighten Llywelyn from rebelling again

Question 4

How much did Edward spend on his Welsh castles ?

Answer 4

£800000

Question 5

Why did Edward build kitchens in castles ?

Answer 5

to feed troops and soldiers

Question 6

why did his castles have concentric walls ?

Answer 6

so they could shoot over their own troops into the enemy

Question 7

What were the large gatehouses to castles called ?

Answer 7

Barbican

Question 8

Which castle was built to guard the water between Wales and Anglesey ?

Answer 8

Caernarvon Castle

Question 9

name 3 of Edwards major castles in Wales ?

Answer 9

Caernarvon, Flint , Rhudlan, Aberystwyth, Conwy, Beamaris

Question 10

What were murder holes ?

Answer 10

holes where defenders could pour oil and throw rocks at attackers