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Gandalf Member |
posted 09-06-2000 06:42 PM
  
I've decided to do draw a castle for a drafting project, and even though I knew the shape and such of a typical castle, I have no idea how big they are, like so many feet by so many feet. Or even yards. I heard somewhere around 300 ft for an outer curtain and 200 for the keep. And if it helps, and I'm sure it will, I would like the dimensions to a large castle... something a king would have resided in. And if it wouldn't be too much trouble, could you give me a couple of clear diagrams of a basic floorplan for such a castle? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks ya'll!! |
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Erik Schmidt Senior Member |
posted 09-07-2000 01:34 AM
There is no such thing as a typical castle, especially if you don't specify the period or region. You should also give us some idea of what sort of castle(ie. hilltop or moated etc). A Northern European(lowland) moated castle of symmetrical design would be easiest to draw. Many castles are built with hardly a straight line to be seen, so it could get complicated. It may be best if you draw a specific castle. See if someone knows of one with dimensions, a good plan and lots of pics. Erik |
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Levan Moderator |
posted 09-08-2000 01:03 AM
I have plans, elevations and cross-sections of Castle Levan on our website: www.castlelevan.com If you cross-match the various diagrams, you will be able to calculate all the needed dimensions. Castle Levan is a typical 14/15th century Scottish Tower-House so may not have all the features you were thinking of including. Three other excellent sites that include plans are: Hope this helps
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