Lady Petrone is holding a contest
to find the best architect to design a new castle on a large piece
of land she has just inherited.
After searching the countryside for the finest characteristics
of Medieval castles, your team of two will design the best castle
for Lady Petrone.
In your proposal, you must include:
- Cover- Drawing of the
front of the castle
- Introduction- Include
the functions of the castle
- Blueprint or diagram
of entire castle
- Drawing and description
of each of the following
- moat with drawbridge
- gatehouse
- towers
- kitchen
- Great hall
- Chapel
- Lord's and Lady's quarters
- Soldier's areas
- workshops, stables, and servant's quarters
- walls
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- Extras may include
- latrine
- well
- drainage system
- dungeon
- postern gate
- food storage
- gardens
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- Conclusion - summarize
and sell your proposal
- Bibliography
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- Final proposal must be submitted by October 5.
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- If you are ready to enter the contest click here to
- research on selected Internet
sites
- check out resources at the
library
- go to a glossary of related terms
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- For extra Medieval fun, check our games
and stories pages!
Created by Jennifer Podgradski, Jane Petrone,
and Meredith Inkeles. Last updated August 25, 1999.
Clip art images generously provided at http://historymedren.about.com/