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What is a motte in 1066?
The motte is the the mound of earth the castle was built on.
What is the proper name for a motte?
The word Motte is a proper word for a natural or man made mound on which a castle was erected
What was the mote used for in medivel times?
In a motte-and-bailey castle - the motte is a fortified tower standing on a raised mound.
What colour would a motte be under a Bailey castle?
Definition of a MotteThe Motte can be defined as a giant mound of earth with a keep, or tower, built on topDefinition of a BaileyThe Bailey consisted of the outer wall of a castle and a courtyard which surrounded the keepDefinition of a Motte and Bailey CastleA Motte and Bailey Castle can be defined as a Medieval Norman castle which consisted of two connecting ditched stockaded mounds with the higher mound surmounted by a keep, a tower, and the other containing a courtyard, barracks, other buildings and livestock
What was the motte for in a castle?
The motte was the mound or hill upon which the main keep was typically sited, and was typically surrounded by a ditch (which was usually a side-effect from digging up enough earth to create the motte in the first place). It served as a defensive feature - not only did it give defenders high ground, but placing it on a hill, surrounded by a ditch, slowed the advance of any attackers. As well as this, it also gave a high vantage point from which to sight anybody trying to approach.
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.
Is Leeds Castle a motte and bailey castle or a stone keep castle?
Leeds Castle is primarily classified as a stone keep castle. Originally built in the 9th century, it has undergone significant modifications over the centuries, transforming into a more elaborate stone structure. Unlike motte and bailey castles, which feature a wooden or earth mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey), Leeds Castle's design reflects the characteristics of a fortified stone castle.
What is the motte and what is the bailey?
A motte is a Big 12m high mound of earth and a bailey is a area inside the fence
What is the definition for the word motte?
A Motte is a man made mound of earth in which a Norman tower or a dungeon is built on.
Does warwick castle have a bailey?
The first castle to appear on the site was a wooden motte and bailey constructed in 1068 at the command of William the Conqueror. There is still the remains of a motte to the south-west of the present castle, this is now called "Ethelfleda's Mound"
What type of castle was Windsor castle?
Warwick castle was first built as a wooden motte-and-bailey castle (a castle built on a mound with a moat/dictch around it) It was rebuilt a century after as a stone castle.
What each part of a motte and bailey castle and what they are used for?
The motte was a mound - earth and stone or if the Normans were lucky with the site, a natural hill. The bailey was the courtyard around the base of the motte. In the bailey were the stables,stores and workshops and basic living accommodation. On top of the motte was a small wooden (often later changed to stone stone once the earth mound had stabilized) keep or donjon. This was a two or three storey tower with its only entrance on the first floor. It provided a safe refuge in time of attack.
