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a curtain wall which contains and is attached to the buildings within. ?

I don't think the doughnut analogy adequately describes a shell keep - the entire castle complex, maybe.
Please see: http://www.angelfire.com/wy/svenskildbiter/madict.html#Shell%20keep "what is known as a shell keep. The surrounding wall was provided with a sentry walk around its perimeter, and [the domestic buildings normally housed in the donjon were attached to the inside of this wall], leaving space for a courtyard in the centre." We could link to A2829260 Castle Glossary - although its description of a shell keep isn't exactly complete. Perhaps it's unnecessary to provide so much detail.

By 1086, Odiham

6 April, 1199 until 19 October, 1216

There are, however, 12

15 June, 1215.

Seems superfluous

On 21 May, 1215

where they would remain for

captured, but



Robert and his supporters mounted a serious assault in an attempt to retake the castle. ?

Robert escaped, but



backfilled moat. These have been identified as shot for siege weapons: probably

Bristol, the West Country and Wales.

24th November, 1326.

Ultimately, this cost

life as

14th Century, Odiham

11 years

By the 15th Century, the castle had lost

building; in fact, much

described as a ruin.

1500s; however,

pre-Conquest

After the Conquest, it was

200 years; the rest

18th Century, to allow

20th Century, the roof

Basing House, a major palace

It seems as if I think that commas are rationed Rudest Elf.

and as for explaining the curtain wall - I must admit I got flummoxed, so any help is appreciated.

All done

Bravo!

Thanks Danny!