Castle walls became thinner towards the top. Any rising ground near the castle could be used to achieve a high enough trajectory to keep thumping the stonework at this weaker area. Given sufficient time, there was a chance of causing a breach.
In the hundred years war, Chateau Beynac, which can be seen beyond the river on the cliffs, was in French hands. Castelnaud was English. At the time of Richard Coeur de Lion, Beynac was his - Aquitainian.
In the hundred years war, Chateau Beynac, which can be seen beyond the river on the cliffs, was in French hands. Castelnaud was English. At the time of Richard Coeur de Lion, Beynac was his - Aquitainian.
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