Castle Life

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Living in a medieval castle, although a romantic notion to most of us, would have been a life mixed with challenges and demands. During the season when the castle inhabitants lived under threat they lived a life which demanded utmost safety and protection. In contrast, when the castle was afforded the luxury and safety of returning to a domestic residence, the family were then able to relax somewhat and enjoy a much more peaceful life of entertaining and farming.

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The accompanying images here give you an overview of castle life back in the day, and serve to give insight into the parallel lifestyles of living in a medieval castle.

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