CHILLINGHAM CASTLE

By: Rachelle, Kyle, and Katelyn

LOCATION
Northumberland, England

Leap

Windsor

Bran Mount St. Micheal

MAP OF CHILLINGHAM CASTLE

FLOOR PLAN
1 Draw Bridge

PLAN
3 7 10 Moat 9 5 6

HISTORICAL EVENTS
In 1298, King Edward I stayed at the castle on his way to Scotland to battle a Scottish army led by William Wallace. A glazed window in a frame was specially installed for the king, a rarity in such buildings at the time. The Chillingham Wild Cattle occupy land adjacent to the castle, formerly owned by the Sir Knott Trust, now owned by the Chillingham Wild Cattle Association. Battle of OtterBurn

LEGENDARY EVENTS LEGENDARY EVENTS

The glorious Italian garden was laid out in the 19th century by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville, fresh from his royal triumphs at Windsor Castle The castle occupied a strategically important location in medieval times: it was located on the border between two feuding nations This castle was built for one purpose and one purpose alone, killing. Prisoners legs and arms were broke and they were thrown down a 20 ft hole. Sometimes prisoners would start eating flesh from others because of starvation. It has been reported that if you look down through the gate the Oubliette you can see remaining's of a young girl looking up at you. John Sage- This cruel and sadistic torturer, who died about 1200, has often been seen wandering around the castle

PICTURES

Chillingham Castle was strictly used for war

Weddings are held at this castle in present day

The only wild cattle in the world

They held private functions

Apartments are made in the castle for renting out

GLOSSARY GLOSSARY
Bailey- The outer wall of a castle Berm- flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal Gatehouse- a house or enclosure near a gateway Moat- a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water. Great Hall- the principal hall in a castle or mansion Jamb- a side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace Donjon- the great tower or innermost keep of a castle Murder holes- hole in the ceiling of a gateway or passageway in a fortification through which the defenders could fire. Curtain wall- a fortified wall around a medieval castle, typically one linking towers together. Bastion- projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

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