I WONDER - What Is A Water Or Moat Castle?

Water castles were strategically built on islands or surrounded by moats, serving as both a defense mechanism and an aesthetic enhancement. These water barriers made it difficult for attackers to approach, while drawbridges and gates controlled access. Some moats were even stocked with fish, providing food and an additional deterrent to invaders.

What were the two main locations where water castles were built?

What dual purposes did the water barriers serve?

What aesthetic benefit did water castles provide?

How did drawbridges and gates contribute to the security of water castles?

In what way did the moats provide an additional deterrent for invaders?