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Castle of Segovia, Spain

Bodingan Castle, England The castle is an armed building in medieval Europe and the Middle East, and is generally referred to as an armed building as a private residence for lords and nobles, rather than as a fortress for a public defense facility in a town. Due to the different periods and locations of the building, the castle has many different forms and features, but in general there are defensive fortifications such as city walls and cornices.

The castle originally originated in Europe from the 9th to the 10th centuries, when the fall of the Carolingian dynasty led to the division of its territory to different lords and princes. The castle was used by the nobility to control the surrounding land as a base for launching attacks and defending the enemy, so it was also an aggressive and defensive building. In addition to its military use, the castle also exists as a center of administration and a symbol of rights. Castles in towns are often used to control local people and important access routes. Castles in the countryside are often located near natural or architectural facilities that are critical to the life of the surrounding communities, such as mills and fertile land.