What was a medieval castle really for and how did it actually work?
In this video, I explore a real medieval castle to uncover the practical, often misunderstood reality behind castle life, defence, and design. Forget fantasy castles and movie myths. This is about how a medieval castle was used day to day and how they were designed to survive attack.
From gatehouses and walls to living quarters, storage, and defensive planning, every part of a medieval castle had a purpose. Castles were built to be lived in, defended, and sometimes fought over often for long periods under real threat.
Using genuine historical knowledge and the physical evidence still visible today, this video breaks down:
How medieval castles were designed to stop attackers
How defenders used space, height, and terrain
The uncomfortable, practical realities of medieval castle living
This isn’t a reconstruction or a fantasy tour it’s a look at how castles actually functioned, based on real structures and historical understanding.
If you’re interested in medieval history, castles, siege warfare, or how ordinary people lived in extraordinary buildings, this video is for you.
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