'The connection between science and castles may not initially be obvious' | gsc1 ✍️
has a rich and illustrious past, evidenced by the castles and historic sites that are prevalent across the landscape.
Construction of castles required comprehension of basic physics principles. Pulley systems were used to lift heavy blocks to height, demonstrating a level of understanding of the forces at play, such as gravity. Science also has had a role in understanding events within historic sites and to uncover the forgotten stories of castle life.
However, a truly terrifying weapon was to appear by the 15th century that was to threaten castles in a grave way – cannons. The castles that remain today are still at risk of destruction and deterioration, either due to natural processes or those caused by humans. One such instrument is the infrared camera. Conservation scientists can use this technology to find areas of damp or moisture, hidden features or where heat is being lost within a castle structure. Damp or moisture can cause significant issues for historical buildings, such as mould growing on fabrics and wood. The minerals can also dissolve in the stone walls themselves, weakening the structure and making our beloved castles unstable.
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