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You are Lord Godfrey’s most skilful craftsman. He is planning an attack on a nearby castle and has asked you to design a belfroi (siege tower) to use during the attack.
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Design and build a model belfroi (siege tower) which: is tall enough to allow easy access over the castle wall; can be wheeled up to the castle wall;
protects the attackers as they approach; is easy to climb.
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