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ddbridger Member	posted 10-08-2001 08:45 PM             What went into moats besides water?
Erik Schmidt Senior Member	posted 10-09-2001 07:17 AM             The bodies of those who didn't make it over the wall! Also sewerage and garbage in some cases. Many castle moats were dry and simply prevented the enemy from running quickly to the walls of the castle, or pushing siege machines up to them. Erik

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