Medieval Time Foods
The siege was a popular technique of medieval warfare and aimed to force the enemy to abandon a castle (or sometimes a whole town) or die in its defence. The aim was to gain entry to the castle, but not destroy it, as the building would be ultimately taken and used by the successful attackers.
Besieging a Medieval Castle
A castle was built to withstand a siege and so any attacking force began at a disadvantage. The site of a castle was chosen with care and was usually on high ground, so that attacking armies could be seen long before they approached the building.
Some castles had a river or the sea on one side, making an approach difficult. Others, such as Edinburgh castle in Scotland, were built on a large rocky outcrop, forcing attackers to climb steep walls.
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