Helmsley Castle
Military
Domestic
Thick walls, even in kitchen.
South Barbican
Drawbridge
Murder Holes
Portcullis
Baracks
Archer Towers Either Side
River
Large windows (to mount defensive attacks)
South Gate
Another Portcullis
Murder Holes
Secondary Moat
West Tower
Thick Walls
Mostly meant for domestic use.
East Tower
Heightened
Was then slighted in 1644
Used to impose on Helmsley. Both Domestic and military.
Murder Holes
Wooden murder holes lining upper wall (in reconstruction)
North Gatehouse and Barbican
Back entrance into the castle.
Still had to go over the primary moat
Drawbridge
South Barbican
Large fireplaces in Barracks.
Chamber Block and Latrine Tower
Had latrines that fell into moat
Had a secret spiral staircase to hide servants.
Lots of windows to show off wealth.
Chapel
For personal use of the owners.
Situated right next to the east tower, showed religion was linked with military power.
Big windows (were not glazed)
Site of Hall
Used to be a medieval hall.
Would hold feasts for guests
Demolished by owner.
Kitchens
Massive pots to make large broths, stews and soups.
Ovens to make luxurious meat meals.
Thick walls still imposed a strong military style.
Surroundings
Was built lower than an adjacent hill, as it had a wood situated upon it - Lord Duncombe wanted to keep it for hinting purposes.
Spent more time in Duncombe park as he did not want to live in the castle.
Was built next to walled garden, adds an air of self sufficiency.
Market happened in the village, not at the castle gates like normal. This is because the tower was made to look imposing to the locals to suppress rebellions - it was very visible from the market.