Most people have heard of moats & drawbridges and they make a castle quite iconic as well as very well defended. A moat is a steep, defensive trench or ditch, sometimes dry or filled with water. A drawbridge is a bridge that can be raised or lowered over the moat. The moats could also be stocked with fish for the residents to eat. Visiting castles with moats is quite a treat. Visually they are stunning, grand fortified islands reflecting in the water.
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Moat surrounding the impressive Caerphilly Castle in Wales, the largest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor Castle in the UK
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Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland
A wooden bridge spans across the moat where a drawbridge once would have been.
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| Moat & Bridge around Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland |
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| Bridge over moat, Raglan Castle, Wales |
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Moat at Raglan Castle, Wales, full of lily pads
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So happy that you are able to travel to far lands and "bring it all back to us" through your blog and beautiful pictures. It turns us all into travelers - without ever having to leave the comfort of home! JKJ
ReplyDeleteThanks JKJ, It's a pleasure to create these portals through which passersby can slip through for a journey.
ReplyDeleteAmazing article! Enjoyed it so much, and looking forward to more! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images! I would love to see a castle in person someday.
ReplyDeleteFascinating. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThese are truly soul catching photos.. so many to see. Castles with moats and draw bridges, are so spell bounding.... a beautiful look into ages past. Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by! What lovely compliments you share. - Abby @ Emerald Post
ReplyDeleteCyn - "Soul Catching" I love that term. I think that's exactly the feeling I get when I travel to these places. It's wonderful to know that some of that makes it through the photos. Thanks!
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