Fort de Salses, France
Built at the end of the 14th Century. See a few more pictures from the post below.
This picture is strictly for scale. This is the largest moat that we saw on our Castle tour. Look at how small I look standing on the edge. It must be 30 foot high, and 50 feet wide.
Notice the sign (warning you about falling over), and my husband standing on the edge!
It's impossible to get this whole castle in a photo. Google Earth has a great shot from the air.
It's impossible to get this whole castle in a photo. Google Earth has a great shot from the air.This castle takes up 2 acres, and is mostly complete. All the walls/moats are intact.
"Its layout and architecture, innovative for the time, present a rare example of the transition between medieval castle and the fortresses of the modern period."
The Courtyard
"Its layout and architecture, innovative for the time, present a rare example of the transition between medieval castle and the fortresses of the modern period."
The Courtyard
Here are two video clips. One is on the outside, the other in the courtyard. Yes - I realize I'm not a great filmer.
Roger how big would you guess this Moat?
1 comment:
They just don't make moats like they used to!
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