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Why did the motte and bailey castle need to develop?
Because the castle kept decaying and crumbling away and they had to make it stronger so it could store money and important documents.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of a motte and bailey castle?
Strengths:Only take a few days to buildReally light which makes it easier to buildQuite strongBuilt on a hill so you can see the enemy approachingMade of wood- so quick and easy to buildHas a moat and a fence so it is more difficult to attack.Weaknesses:Catches fire easilyWood can rot with the rain; it generally weakens with age.Wood is a weak building material so therefore these castles could not be bigThe motte can collapse with the weight of the castle on itThey were not big enough to house large groups of troops
What is the purpose of a castle's moat?
The purpose is to prevent invaders/enemies from having easy access to the castle. ---- The purpose of a castle's moat was that of an additional obstacle to keep out unwelcomed visitors; additional to guards, high walls, and sturdy gates.
How do you make a motte and bailey castle out of cardboard?
Motte1) You use a old bowl, and flip it around . you make "glue" by mixing flour and water together, then rip some pieces of newspaper then dip it in the "glue" then cover the bowl with the gluey newspaper. then do it again until you done it 6 or 7 times. After it drys cover with paint.
What is a medieval castle?
A castle is a fort. It was designed to be a place where people could stay in times of trouble. Typically it had a raised area called a motte, a curtain wall or palisade, and an open area within the wall called a bailey. Early castles were made of wood, and later ones made of stone. The stone castles usually had a large building called a keep, which often looked like a large tower. There was a gate house with a gate that could be easily defended. Often the castle was surrounded by a moat and getting to the gate meant crossing a drawbridge. The moat was often full of water. There is a link to an article on castles below.
What is a Fosse on a Motte and Bailey castle?
The fosse is simple another word for the ditch that surrounds the motte and bailey castle. It was built for protection against enemies and sometimes filled with water.
What would you do if your motte and bailey castle was being burnt?
Put water on it and kill the enemy. :|
What the bailey and motte and bailey castle was needed for?
Motte and Bailey castles were needed because the Normans wanted to keep an eye on the village and the make sure they didn't rebel against the king. Motte and bailey castles were very easy to burn down and rotted easily with water.
Who lived in the keep of a motte and bailey castle?
black-smiths and soldiers mainly lived in motte and bailey castles!.x
what are the key features of motte bailey castle?
A motte-and-bailey castle could be very simple. Its key features included:A motte, which was a small hill with steep sides, and could be natural or man made.A keep, which was a fortified building, built of wood or stone, on top of the motte.A bailey, which was an enclosed flat space at the foot of the motte, and which could have buildings or grazing or farming areas within it.A palisade, which was made of wood or stone and surrounded the castle.A ditch or moat, which was dug around the whole, and which was filled with water, if that was possible and thought desirable.There is a link below to an article on the motte-and-bailey castle.
What are the strenghs and weakness of a Motte and Bailey castle?
it was built on two hill like things and surrounded by water that way enemies could not climb up to the castle.
What are the drawbacks of motte and bailey castles?
The bad things about a motte and bailey castle is it is many made out of wood and there for it can easily catch on fire and back then they had something from the Greeks called Greek fire and it can catch wood on fire really fast and it can be burnt down a motte and bailey castle in about 5-10 minutes because they cant put it out with water it can only be put out with urine.
What are the key features of a Mott and Bailey?
A motte-and-bailey castle could be very simple. Its key features included:A motte, which was a small hill with steep sides, and could be natural or man made.A keep, which was a fortified building, built of wood or stone, on top of the motte.A bailey, which was an enclosed flat space at the foot of the motte, and which could have buildings or grazing or farming areas within it.A palisade, which was made of wood or stone and surrounded the castle.A ditch or moat, which was dug around the whole, and which was filled with water, if that was possible and thought desirable.There is a link below to an article on the motte-and-bailey castle.
What are the Different parts of the motte and bailey?
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 metres high.Wodden Bridge- this led from the baily to the starts climbing the motte.Bailey- A large yard with storeroom, kitchens, stables and guardrooms.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.Manor- This is a collection of houses around the motte where people lived and worked.Gatehouse- This was a gate at the entrance to the castle. Norman guards would patrol here and check that all visitors were friendly.Killing Ground- An area cleared of cover outside the castle for an easier target for the Normans to the opponents.
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.
Do motte and bailey castles have a mote?
yes they do it is after the bailey and under the drawbridge it is mainly filed with water
What are moats in castles?
A moat is the small body of water that usually circles the outside of the castle.
