jul 5, 1070 - Stone Castles - CH. 16
Description:
Shortly after the Normans invaded England, they began building rectangular stone keeps. The White Tower at the Tower of London was started in 1070. The first castles of stone consisted of rectangular towers surrounded by high stone walls. They began building stone castles because the commoners would burn down the wooden houses of the royals.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 5, 1070
Now
~ 955 years ago