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No they where originally but they changed to stone when they saw the bad defence
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What is a motte and bailey castle made out of?
Motte and Bailey castles are made out of wood and mud. They used wood because it was cheap and was easy to build with. Also, it only took a few weeks to construct. There are also dissadvantages to building with wood aswell: It rots quickly, it sets on fire easily and also can be knocked down quite easily.
Why are motte and bailey castles called motte and bailey castle?
motte and bailey castles is called 'motte and bailey castles' because the motte is another word for the hill on which is the keep and the bailey is where all the people live in an area encircled by wooden posts which joins up to the hill
How did William Normandy improve the motte and bailey castles?
Motte and Bailey castles help the Normans keep an eye on their people. They built hundreds around the Country. They were able to do this as it was made out of wood. Wood was cheap and easy to get hold of. It only took them a few days to set up a Motte and Bailey castle. Although Motte and Bailey castles were cheap and easy to get hold of, there were some weaknesses: * Wood Sets on fire easily * Wood isn't very strong and can be knocked down easily * Wood rots Despite the weaknesses Motte and Bailey castles decreased the number of rebellions and the Normans managed to keep control of the English better. Motte and Bailey Castles helped William gain control as they were strong. William's best tactic to control a country was the use of terror. Because Motte and Bailey castles were made of wood they would have only taken a few days to put up. All these castles being built around the country to keep an eye on the people was very scary. This forced everyone to do whatever the King wanted because they knew that he would order the knights to kill them if they didn't. William chose a baron for each castle who would control all the knights in that area.
What are motte-and-bailey castles?
It is a middle aged type of castle, with a lookout area on a hill - (the motte) and a small town where everyone lived all inside a big fence with a ditch/moat and a drawbrige ect they were made out of wood - which was later replaced. :D
Who lives on the motte in a motte and bailey castle?
Normally lords would live there and all the important people
Is the Tower of London a motte and bailey castle?
yes,the Bodiam is still standing today in west Sussex, people from all over the world come to visit this Medieval {Middle Ages} castle which is one of best castles built in the Medieval Times by Edward Dalyngrigge
What is a bailey from motte and bailey castle?
A motte-and-bailey is a form of castle. It was made of wood and many were built in Britain and France in the 11th and 12th centuries. Each took 7 to 14 days to build. There were very few Celtic/pre-norman motte and bailey castles. The Normans brought motte and bailey castles in packages like make your own furniture. The main weakness of the motte and bailey castle was that they were usually wooden and therefore burned easily.Parts of the motte and bailey castleKeep- The safest and highest part of the castle. The last line of defence. Motte- usually buily by the local English people. About 15 meters high. There could be more than one.Wodden Bridge- this led from the bailey to the starts climbing the motte.Bailey- A large yard with storeroom, kitchens, stables and guardrooms. There could be more than one.Palisade- the wooden fence surrounding the bailey.Gateway & Drawbridge- the entrance to the bailey, guarded by the baron's soldiers.Ditch- when filled with water it was know as a moat.
When were Motte and Bailey castles made?
Motte and Bailey castles were built in the 11th century just after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. They were built by King William I (William the Conqueror) who was the new King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. He built the Motte and Bailey castles all over Britain because all the people didn't like him and wouldn't obay him. Having castles all dotted around the Contories made sure that people did what they were told and make sure that there were no rebellions. If people didn't do what they were told, his knights would kill them or arrest them.
What is the name for a castle mound m-tte?
A motte, surrounded by a moat. This all surrounds a bailey, the main stone structure.
What are the advantages of a motte and bailey castle?
ADVANTAGES*Cheap,easy to build,good to show strength and control,quick to build,drawbridge provides additional protection.DISADVANTAGES*Wood could burn,wood could rot,destroyed by fire-arrows,battering ram could be used against palisade and the keep is the last line of defense.
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 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
