Castles often formed the nucleus of new towns because

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Castles often formed the nucleus of new towns because

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They offered protection and safety sites to the people. They were also there where the Lord lived and where the lord was where the money was. So trade and economic success took place around the castle. Many trades were needed to support the lord and his castle. The lords’ army had to be equipped and fed. So markets and trades were needed to support the lord and his castle.