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Re: Going about building a Medieval Bridge...
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Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:18:58 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Eric Kingsley writes:
> I have been considering making some sort of bridge as my next project. My
> problem is I don't really know how to go about creating a Medieval Bridge. So
> here are a few questions that if you could help me it would be much
> appreciated.
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> 1. What should a Medieval bridge (for a city) be constructed out of...
> A. Stone (Gray/DkGray Bricks)
> B. Wood (Brown/Red Bricks)
> C. Other
Stone or wood both work.
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> 2. What would a Medieval bridge (for a city) look like...
> A. Open with many arched segments and footings.
> B. Open with a long open span.
> C. Covered with many arched segments and footings.
> D. Covered with a long open span.
> E. Other
Stone would most likely be open. Without linear structural supports (beams) it
would need to have a fair number of arches and footings depending on its
length.
Wooden could be covered or not. Stamford Bridge was covered in 1066 according
to the histories I have read, for example, and it was wood. As to arches and
footings, and how long wooden bridges got to be, I defer to more knowledgable
people.
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> 3. How wide should a Medieval bridge be (for a city) in LEGO Units.
> A. 4 Studs (Walking bridge only)
> B. 6 Studs (Walking and Horses)
> C. 8 Studs (Walking, Horses, and Carriages)
> D. 10+ Studs.
Depends on the road. If troops have to get over it in a hurry, it would be
wide. A variety existed.
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> 4. Seeing this bridge would probably be a main entrance to a City does it • need
> A. Just Guards.
> B. Guards and a Gate.
> C. Guards, a Gate, and a Gate House.
> D. No Guards at all.
You could probably justify any of those, depending on the size of the city and
the general state of the countryside. If it is the main entrance to the city,
it would probably not be covered, so attackers wouldn't have shelter. If it
isn't a drawbridge (or some part of it) it would seem more likely to be stone
(so it can't be burned).
Bruce
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