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The Early Norman Castles of the British Isles

Note 1185 — Chapter XII · STONE CASTLES OF THE NORMAN PERIOD

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In 1186, the Duke of Burgundy caused the towers and walls of his castle of Chatillon to be “hoarded” (hordiari). This duke had been a companion of Richard’s on the third crusade. William le Breton, Philippides, line 600. Richard’s hurdicia at Chateau Gaillard were two years earlier.

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