The medieval castle was a masterclass in blending defense with domestic life. The evolution began in the Early Medieval period with simple motte-and-bailey forts built for pure security. By the 11th century, the Norman Conquest spurred the rise of stone keeps, which were not only stronger but offered more comfortable living quarters. This trend towards “fortified domesticity” grew in the 12th and 13th centuries, as great halls for feasting and private chambers for lords became standard. At the s

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