Stone Castles

We have been in the middle ages for history this year, and we are currently learning about the rise of stone castle building and knights and chivalry and feudalism and all. So, what to do but build a castle, right?!

Notice the outer and inner walls, outer shorter for archers to be able to shoot over it, inner taller for defense.

Notice the crenels and merlons and drawbridges (and the extra-wide windows because narrow slits were too difficult...)

And the rounded corners that are less easily destroyed than straight corners....

And can I mention how wonderful glue guns are?!!! Why do I never remember to bring mine out for crafts like this??! We finished up quickly, and then they could actually play with them right away!
Next is the painting process, so stay tuned.....