A Military Base
Norman castles were mainly military bases.
Soldiers lived inside and protected the surrounding area.
Daily Life
People living in castles included:
- Knights
- Soldiers
- Servants
- Craftsmen
- Lords and their families
Daily life involved:
- Training
- Guard duty
- Cooking
- Repairing equipment
- Looking after horses
Knights
Norman knights were heavily armed cavalry soldiers.
They used:
- Swords
- Spears
- Shields
- Chainmail armour
Knights played an important role in controlling England.