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Tag: Why Do Castles Have Moats?

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Why Do Castles Have Moats?

The word 'moat' originated from its French version 'motte', meaning a mound or hillock. In contemporary times a moat is regarded as a deep, broad ditch that is dug around castles. There are so many...

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