Ingenious Historical Features Found In Medieval Castles

[post_page_title]Needing a dam with a moat[/post_page_title]

If a castle were to be designed with a moat, then the water would need to be controlled to prevent disaster. The best way to do that is with a dam, and that’s exactly what some medieval castles would have with their moats.

Needing a dam with a moat

To get the water into the moat, it would come from a larger source, such as a lake or even a river. Dams weren’t seen in all castles, but they were prevalent with the castles that were surrounded by moats for enhanced protection.

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