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Definition of a Motte
The Motte can be defined as a giant mound of earth with a keep, or tower, built on top
Definition of a Bailey
The Bailey consisted of the outer wall of a castle and a courtyard which surrounded the keep
Definition of a Motte and Bailey Castle
A 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
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Who was building the motte and bailey castle in the 12th century?
The English were building the motte and bailey under William the conqueres command
Describe the defensive features of a motte and bailey castle?
The Motte was a defensive feature to a Motte and Bailey castle because By The Time The attackers got to the top Of The Motte (a big hill where the main castle was) They would Be KNACKERED!! (I Learnt this in my history lesson!)
What was the moat in the Motte and Bailey castles for?
the moat around the castle was there to protect the castle when it came under attack. A moat is basically a circle river dug around the castle. Hope this helps
What is the Difference between the Motte and Bailey Castle and The Concentric castle?
Motte and Bailey Castles, Concentric Castles and Stone Castles protect you when you are under attack. These type of castles where used by the Normans after they had taken control of England. They built castles all around the Country. The castles got most the English men under control. The few that they hadn't got under control led rebellians to try and destroy one of the Normans' castle. The castles were too powerful and always overpowered the rebellers.
Why were motte and bailey castles necessary?
to protect towns and villages, but then that is all castles. They were very helpful because if a town or city was under attack and they went to attack a motte and bailey castle, the defenders had more chance of winning because it is easier shooting downhill then uphill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was it the motte and bailey castles that people used to dig tunnels under the earth then set the castle on fire from underneath?
the tunnels were used for storing food because it was cool and as an escape route.I have never been heard of them being used as a way to set the castles on fire but i would have been motte and bailey castle because they were made of wood.
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.
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
Who made York castle?
York Castle was built under the orders of King William I during his first northern expedition following the Norman Conquest. The original castle was a wooden motte and bailey castle, thought to have been been built in as little as eight days.
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.
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.
When where square keep castles built and why?
The stone or square keep castle was built as a natural extension to the motte and bailey, only because the motte and bailey had lots of weakness like:sets on fire easilyrots quicklyisn't very warmdoesn't have very good defensethe only down side was that if the enemy if they dug under ground and got to one of the towers could easily pull out a brick and top pal over the tower itself.
