Knights and Castles Word Search

Words in the Knights and Castles word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

castle

A fortified stone home built to defend a lord and his land

knight

A trained warrior who fought on horseback for his lord

sword

A long bladed weapon carried by knights and soldiers

shield

A board of wood or metal held to block blows

armor

Metal covering worn in battle to protect the body

horse

The animal a knight rode into battle and tournaments

king

The male ruler of a kingdom in medieval times

queen

A king's wife or a woman ruling a kingdom herself

tower

A tall part of a castle used for defense and lookout

moat

A wide ditch, often water filled, circling a castle wall

dragon

A fire breathing beast from legends, not a real animal

helmet

Metal headgear protecting a knight's head and face

lance

A long wooden spear used by a rider on horseback

banner

A cloth flag showing the colors and symbols of a lord

drawbridge

A bridge that lifts to close off the castle entrance

squire

A young helper who served a knight and trained to become one

dungeon

A dark prison room, usually below a castle

archer

A soldier who fought with a bow and arrows

crown

The jeweled headpiece worn by a king or queen

joust

A contest where two riders charged with lances

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