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History A
Study of the Historic Environment
Castles: Form and Function
Appearance and Layout
Appearance and Layout
What You Need to Know
Identify key features of the castle, such as motte and bailey layouts, stone towers, and defences.
Explain when and why features were installed or removed, including the slighting.
Analyze what these changes reveal about the history of the country at the time.
Evaluate evidence such as architect plans, contemporary drawings, and aerial photographs.
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