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    During the Middle Ages, what nasty animals where kept in the moats around castles?

    Question #33582. Asked by SZmnk. (May 13 03 1:00 PM)


    McGruff

    		kerry8888 writes:

    Crocodiles and Black bears!

    http://www.vcwn.com/czech/castles.htm

    Tue May 13 08:05:01 CDT 2003

    [Deleted in error - McG]

    Jun 30 03, 4:14 AM
    nealio302

    		Deer were also kept in moats, as stags were extremely dangerous when rutting. The tradition of using "deer moats" continues today.

    http://books.google.com/books?id=dxTrR5nOE0UC&pg=PA79&lpg=PA79&dq=animals+where+kept+in+the+moats+around+castles&source=web&ots=sAtBfT_vX-&sig=SDVvhvTguAF5Yqx8nsGG41HUmOM&hl=en#PPA79,M1

    Mar 29 08, 10:39 PM

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