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because it was faster to build them because they were made out of wood than building stone castles because they took a lot longer to build
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When where motte and bailey castles invented?
The Normans were the first to build motte and bailey castles. Their first castle built was at Mont Glonme on the river Loire in France, 990.
Why did the normans build castles?
Because the normans built castles because soldiers were safe as they had an advantage of height as the castle was built on a motte.
What are the first type of Norman castles?
the motte and baileys which was made out of wood
Who thought of motte and bailey castles?
The Normans were the first to build motte and bailey castles. Their first castle built was at Mont Glonme on the river Loire in France, 990. I hope this helps :D
What were the first castle build by Normans?
the first castle built by the norman's was the wottle and darwb castle in gloucestershire And the first type of castle was motte and bailey
Why did the Norman's build motte and bailey castles?
The Normans built Motte and bailey castles all over England to show that they are ruling and to show their powerthey built them to keep an eye on soldiers coming to attack and defend the vvillages.
Who designed the first castle?
the normans, they were motte and baily castles
Why did normans make these motte and baileys first?
to scare the English into surrender in 1066.
Why did Saxons build shell keep?
The Saxons built motte-and-bailey fortifications. The Normans built Shell keeps. Both were intended to provide a fortified location from which enemies could be fought.
During which time was motte and bailey castles built?
In the time of the normans from 1066 onwards
How did the Normans change Britain by building motte and bailey castles?
because the English would of be defeated. The Normans built castles better than us
Where is not a good place to build a castle?
The normans wouldn't have placed it near another motte and bailey castle in case of constant raids for land, They should have it near a water source such as a river or lake The normans should build on high ground so they can see if someone is going to attack and it is harder for the enemies to attack hope you find this answer helpful
