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Motte and Bailey castles were not as good as other castles as they were weak. They were made of wood which could be easily battered and set alight. William the Conqueror built them because the could be produced quicker than other castles. He did this to assert his authority over England without taking too much time. They were later replaced by stone ones.
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What are three of the medieval castles names?
There are many types of Medieval castles including concentric castles and motte and bailey castles To view more information on the different types of castles there are click on the related links listed below.
What did the first castles look like?
the first medievil castles were called motte and bailey they were two hills one taller than the other the taller one with the keep on it the smaller one with the soldiers homes
What period was motte and bailey castle built?
The first Motte and Bailey Castle was built at Mont Glonme on the River Loire in France in 990 - so the Normans were used to using the castle to dominate their tenants under the feudal system. The Normans also brought feudalism to England. Prior to the Norman invasion in 1066 led by William the Conqueror there were hardly any castles in England and the ones that did exist were built by Norman lords who were friends of King Edward the Confessor.
What rooms are there in a motte and bailey castle?
The same as in other castles. kitchens, dining rooms or halls, bedrooms, barrack rooms etc
Why were motte and bailey castles better than previous castles?
Motte and Bailey castles consisted of two large man-made mounds, next to each other, one with a larger area and the other higher up, this is where the keep was. Previous castles, however, were mostly based on the old Celtic design, which was basically a large man-made mound on its own. Motte and Bailey castles were basically better because to assault one you had to get through the outer walls of the Bailey and THEN over the ditch/moat surrounding the higher mound and THEN get into the keep. They also work better to control peasants as to the ones who lived inside the castle it seemed like there was a castle within a castle.
What are the similarities and differences between motte and Bailey castles and stone castles?
Tactically, a motte and bailey left much to be desired as it was a relatively cheap and easy castle to build, and it may have been all that was needed to control an area. In many places, a better castle would have been expensive overkill. wood would burn down and bailey would as well
What was the first castle William the Conqueror made?
each castle looked different , but the first castle was a very important one i'm very sorry but all i know is that it would be made out of stone, have lots of curtains and expensive cloth fro the beds - and very very unhygenic thank you! It's "The Tower of London"
Are all castles the same?
No, all castles are different in some way. These are the different types of castles: * Motte and Bailey castles (made out of wood) * Stone keep castles or just stone castles (made out of stone) * Concentric castles (also made out of stone)
What was the improvements of the motte and bailey castle?
Motte and Bailey castles were replaced by shell keeps and square towers. They were also replaced by concentric castles. The concentric castles were originally Motte and Bailey castles, but only some of the Motte and Baileys got to become them. Some of the first Motte and Bailey castles to be turned into concentric castles are Rochester castle and Warwick castle. They were cool
Why did King William I want to build his castles out of stone?
King William the I (William the conqueror) didn't build all his castles out of stone. In fact, most of the castles he built were made out of wood. These wooden castles were called Motte and Bailey castles. The castles that hedid build out of stone were called Stone Keep Castles (Stone Castles). King William built the Stone Keep Castles out of stone because stone is stronger than wood, doesn't rot within a few years and doesn't burn easily.
What is the difference between stone and wood castles?
the difference is that the wooden structure it less stable, and is a motte and bailey, on the other hand a stone castle has a more hard wearing structure.
Why were 1066 castles made of wood?
Motte and Bailey castles were built out of wood because it was cheap to buy, light to carry and could be built really quickly and with ease. A motte and bailey castle would have been built in a matter of weeks. Also it meant the motte would not collapse
