Inside Out Medieval Castle

Step into the past, a world of stone and steel, and excitement with an interactive die-cut model that reveals the many parts of a medieval castle. From defense and protection to housing royalty and knights, Inside Out Medieval Castle includes everything you need to start your medieval adventure, from scaling a tower to outfitting an armory. Learn about the lives of the castle inhabitants and keepers, from knights and lords to constables, bottlers, and messengers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Book Sales Inc

Step into a world of stone and steel, where excitement awaits! With captivating illustrations and engaging text, an interactive die-cut model unveils the intricate details of a medieval castle. While most people reside in modern houses today, castles have left an indelible mark on architecture and lifestyles throughout history. From their initial role as fortresses of defense and protection to their residence of royalty and knights, Inside Out Medieval Castle offers everything you need to embark on your medieval adventure.

After delving into the history of castles in medieval Europe, explore every nook and cranny of this remarkable structure. Discover the castles:

Portcullis: A grand, stake-bottomed entrance gate crafted from iron-covered oak, which was moved up and down in stone grooves.

Murder holes: Located in the castle's ceiling, these openings allowed the pouring of boiling water, heated sand, or rocks onto intruders.

Squints: Slits in the entryway walls that guards used to safely spy on and, occasionally, shoot arrows at visitors.

Tower staircases: Spiraling downward to the left, these staircases enabled defenders to run down wielding swords in their right hands, while attackers coming up fought left-handed.

Garderobes: Toilets found in some castles, consisting of a stone slab with a round hole that led waste down a shaft into the moat or cesspit.

As you journey through this captivating exploration, learn about the lives of the castle inhabitants and keepers, including the highly trained knights and powerful lords, as well as the constables, bottlers (a title that later evolved into "butler"), and messengers.

Take a moment to observe, stay the night—who knows what secrets you might uncover?

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785841968