Glamis Castle “Castle” is defined as a fortified residence of a feudal lord or monarch. The word “castle” is derived from the Latin word castellum which means a “small fortified place.” In the Middle Ages war was common and lands belonging to various kings were always under attack. "Surprise attacks" were used as military tactics until around the 10th century when the Normans built the first castle out of wood (Encarta 1). This was a basic …showed first 75 words of 1584 total…

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