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This category contains floor plans. A floor plan is a drawing, usually to scale, of the relationships between rooms, spaces and other physical features at one level of a structure.
For other architectural drawings like elevations and sections please use the right subcategories of Category:Architectural drawings by type.See also:
- Category:Castles for photos
- Category:Palace drawings and Category:Palaces
Subcategories
This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
Plans of castles by country (23 C)
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Topographic maps of historic castles (16 F)
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Floor plans of castles in France (1 C, 14 F)
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Plans of castles of the Teutonic Knights (2 C, 20 F)
Media in category "Floor plans of castles"
The following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total.
118 of 'Les Fiefs du Bourbonnais. La Palisse, etc. (Moulins, rive droite de l'Allier.)' (11299859964).jpg1,453 × 1,488; 236 KB
121 of 'The History of Conisborough Castles, with glimpses of Ivanhoe-Land' (11099067213).jpg981 × 892; 190 KB
133 of 'Somma Lombardo- storia, descrizione e illustrazioni' (11275397006).jpg852 × 1,736; 177 KB
135 of 'The Castles of England- their story and structure ... With ... illustrations and ... plans' (11146434133).jpg955 × 943; 141 KB
177 of 'Chinon et ses environs ... Préface par G. d'Espinay' (11248951623).jpg3,056 × 1,493; 418 KB
182 of 'Corea, the Hermit Nation ... Sixth edition ... enlarged. With an additional chapter on Corea in 1897 (and a map)' (11242844926).jpg1,422 × 1,707; 288 KB
20 of '(Some account of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers. Compiled from their own Records and other authentic sources of information, by J. N.)' (11074354963).jpg1,280 × 1,535; 265 KB
20230830.Burgruine Kirchschlag.-010.jpg9,248 × 6,936; 18.76 MB
212 of 'The Castles of England- their story and structure ... With ... illustrations and ... plans' (11296081346).jpg839 × 840; 86 KB
222 of 'The History of the County of Monaghan' (11132969645).jpg1,798 × 1,991; 533 KB
289 of 'Les Fiefs du Bourbonnais. La Palisse, etc. (Moulins, rive droite de l'Allier.)' (11301500204).jpg1,225 × 1,065; 260 KB
388 of 'Life in Asiatic Turkey. A journal of travel in Cilicia-Pedias and Trachœa-Isauria, and parts of Lycaonia and Cappadocia ... Map and illustrations, from original drawings by the author and Mr. Ancketill' (11272268115).jpg910 × 1,407; 152 KB
53 of 'A Descriptive and Historical View of Alnwick ... and of Alnwick Castle ... Second edition. With numerous views, etc' (11005299705).jpg1,237 × 2,265; 559 KB
Araburg 9730.jpg2,112 × 3,187; 2.33 MB
BabakaleCastlePlan.png605 × 445; 10 KB
Buffavento.jpg2,357 × 2,308; 2.05 MB
Castel di Somlo-Marsigli.jpg2,000 × 1,331; 415 KB
ChamaaCastle1875-1880 LouisLortet-La-Syrie-d-aujourd-hui-1884-p146.jpg154 × 300; 15 KB
Château de Pierrefonds - plan.png2,018 × 1,198; 1.83 MB
Ground Plan of Kenilworth Castle (combined) (11222653716).png1,851 × 2,388; 3.04 MB
Ground-plan of the fortress of Lendva, 19th century.jpg1,314 × 1,237; 1.38 MB
Grundriss Schloss Clerf.jpg1,301 × 1,331; 196 KB
Grundriss Schloss Gross-Roop.jpg1,590 × 1,096; 308 KB
Haapsalu linnuse asendiplaan.jpg1,995 × 1,543; 544 KB
Hammershus grundplan jth.jpg500 × 693; 419 KB
Hofwijck garden-plans drawing.png1,001 × 760; 759 KB
Image taken from page 49 of 'A Descriptive and Historical View of Alnwick ... and of Alnwick Castle ... Second edition. With numerous views, etc' (11005339994).jpg2,926 × 2,340; 1.22 MB
Kasteel Batavia 1762.jpg401 × 535; 106 KB
Kaart Bouillancourt-sous-Mianny 1800-2023.gif500 × 574; 1.1 MB
Kantara Grundriss.jpg3,311 × 2,131; 1.52 MB
Kastell Szentendre Grundriß.png3,307 × 3,351; 560 KB
Kenilworth Castle - Ground Plan lower part (11222653716).jpg2,080 × 1,350; 297 KB
Kulat.png1,334 × 936; 549 KB
Lageplan Schloss Bloemendal.svg3,657 × 3,636; 101 KB
Limassol Castle, ground plan 1918.jpg755 × 571; 306 KB
Louňovice (půdorys, A. Martínek 1911).png888 × 888; 181 KB
Norwich Castle keep plan by William Wilkins.jpg748 × 590; 131 KB
Norwich Castle Musem Plan.jpg598 × 734; 142 KB
Norwich Castle, Wilkins plan (pub.1796).png966 × 785; 359 KB
Othello Castle Famagusta 1918.jpg758 × 575; 300 KB
Plan av Uranienborgs område.PNG383 × 385; 32 KB
Plan d'un logis.jpg190 × 180; 23 KB
Plan du Krak des Chevalier 1170 1180.png1,268 × 1,556; 44 KB
Plan of the fortress of Lendva, 1769.jpg1,340 × 1,186; 989 KB
Planritning över bottenvåning, Löfstad slott, 1600-tal - Skoklosters slott - 98973.tif3,917 × 3,299, 2 pages; 36.99 MB
Print of Ft. Kamerlengo (1).png308 × 308; 101 KB
Ritning, 1600-tal - Skoklosters slott - 98982.tif3,250 × 4,616, 2 pages; 42.95 MB
Ritning, 1600-tal - Skoklosters slott - 98983.tif4,382 × 3,289, 2 pages; 41.26 MB
Ritning, 1600-tal - Skoklosters slott - 98985.tif4,981 × 3,304, 2 pages; 47.11 MB
Rosenholm grundplan.jpg1,627 × 1,568; 240 KB
Steinvikholm 3.png2,178 × 2,184; 2.9 MB
Steinvikholm kart.png2,088 × 2,020; 2.45 MB
StHilarion-Grundriss.jpg2,287 × 1,955; 1.4 MB
SøborgSlot-grundplan.png800 × 776; 358 KB
Trogir scheme.jpg886 × 886; 161 KB
Čazma u 17. st.png2,192 × 1,600; 247 KB
Ərk qalasının planı.jpg294 × 363; 32 KB
План дворца Каср Аль-Хейр Аль-Гарби.gif451 × 400; 7 KB
مسقط لعقدة الجريسي.jpg2,304 × 2,547; 2.62 MB
Categories:
- Floor plans of fortresses
- Castles
FAQs
The three main types of castles are the motte and bailey castle, the stone keep castle, and the concentric castle.
Why did castles stop being built? ›
When cannons were introduced, castles were not strong enough to withstand the impact of cannon balls so they didn't offer important people much protection. The royal family, nobles and clan chiefs left their castles to live in in more comfortable homes, like grand houses and palaces.
What classifies as a castle? ›
A castle is fundamentally two things, a residence for a laird, and a place that offers significant protection. If it's only one or the other, that's problematic. A grand building with no defensive features would be a palace, chateau or country house.
What is a castle class 3? ›
What is a castle? Castles are fortified structures, predominately built during the Middle Ages. They were designed to protect the people who lived within their battlements from attack. Castles were built all over Europe and Asia, though the style of the buildings varies greatly according to location and time period.
What is the oldest castle still standing? ›
The Citadel of Aleppo, a towering testament to human ingenuity, holds the distinction of being the world's oldest castle. Dating back an astonishing 5,000 years to the 3rd millennium BCE, it has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, from the Hittites to the Byzantines.
What are the biggest castles to ever exist? ›
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, commonly known as Malbork Castle (Polish: Zamek w Malborku; German: Ordensburg Marienburg), is a 13th-century castle complex located in the town of Malbork, Poland. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why didn't America have castles? ›
Because the Americans simply didn't need castles. Firstly, the USA was founded a long time after the castle had become obsolete. Secondly, the castles are structures built for defence reasons. The last serious attempt of a foreign power to invade the continental USA was made by the British during the…
When was the last real castle built? ›
Following nine years of major conservation work, the National Trust's ambitious project to save Castle Drogo, one of the country's most iconic buildings, is complete. Castle Drogo is the last castle to have been built in Britain, between 1911 and 1931, by the renowned architect Edwin Lutyens.
What is the newest castle in the world? ›
Guédelon Castle (French: Château de Guédelon [ʃɑto d(ə) ɡedlɔ̃]) is a castle currently under construction near Treigny, France. The castle is the focus of an experimental archaeology project aimed at recreating a 13th-century castle and its environment using period techniques, dress, and materials.
What is the owner of a castle called? ›
THE LORD AND LADY OF THE CASTLE
The most important person in a castle was the owner —the king, lord, knight or lady.
Castles are usually built on high ground with clear views of the surrounding lands – and both of these things make them difficult to attack. Prudhoe was built on a hill top ridge with an 18m drop on the north side and a deep ravine on the south side.
What qualifies a structure as a castle? ›
Scholars usually consider a castle to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. This is distinct from a mansion, palace and villa, whose main purpose was exclusively for pleasance and are not primarily fortresses but may be fortified.
What are the four types of castles? ›
There were four types of medieval castle. In order of appearance, these types were: the motte and bailey, wooden tower keep, stone tower keep, and stone concentric walled castle.
What makes a castle a castle and not a house? ›
The key differentiating factors between these structures lie in their historical context, architectural design, and purpose. Castles prioritize defense, featuring robust fortifications and military elements. Manor houses, on the other hand, emphasize comfort, elegance, and the display of wealth.
Is a castle a citadel? ›
A citadel is the most fortified area of a town or city. It may be a castle, fortress, or fortified center.
How many castles are there in the world? ›
So it may surprise you to learn that, of the roughly one million castles in the world, Germany holds the most - 25,000 of them, to be exact! But though Germany takes the crown for sheer castle numbers, there are many castles around the world worth exploring.
What are the four main castles? ›
Castle Types
Four primary castle designs mark the period; Motte and Bailey, Shell keep, Stone keep, and Concentric; however, sub-types, such as Square Stone keep and Round Stone keep emerged over the years.
What was the first castle type? ›
These early castles were mainly of motte and bailey type. The 'motte' was made up of a large mound of earth with a wooden tower on top, while the 'bailey' was a large ditch and bank enclosure which surrounded the motte. These timber castles were quite cheap and very quick to build.
What is the difference between a castle and a palace? ›
Castles are meant to be temporary for the royals, somewhere where they can hide while in conflict. The main reason a castle is built is for protection and safety. Hence, they are made from simple materials like stones and bricks. Palaces, on the other hand, are more elaborate and extravagant.
