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Why were castles built? Who lived in castles?

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Why were castles built? Who lived in castles?

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Castles were built to protect the people who lived inside. The fad started after the Norman conquest or somthing, when William the Conquereor needed to show his power. Usually lords and nobles lived in castles to show their status and be protected.

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Castles were built to keep the enemy out. In certain situations the entire village lived in the castle in order to keep them all safe. But usually the Royal family lived in the castle with their surfs.