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Why did William duke of Normandy build castles all over England?
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoWhere? England (after they conquered it) or Normandy? In either case the churches were probably there already but if there was any real reason it was either that the King of France or the Pope told them to.
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∙ 12y agoWilliam built castles all over England so he can get a good grip of the the English people.
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What did William build in 1066?
The White Tower in the Tower of London.
When did William the Conqueror build stone castles?
William the Conqueror built two stone castles; Chepstow and the Tower of London. These were the first buildings in England that were not churches to be made from stone, and they were designed to impress and intimidate. Castles made from stone was an idea that did not catch on until the 12th Century.
What effects did William have on England after winning the battle of hatsings?
He was able to control England and was able to build castles and things like the tower of London
How many castles did William the Conqueror build?
one
Why did King William I want to build his castles out of stone?
King William the I (William the conqueror) didn't build all his castles out of stone. In fact, most of the castles he built were made out of wood. These wooden castles were called Motte and Bailey castles. The castles that hedid build out of stone were called Stone Keep Castles (Stone Castles). King William built the Stone Keep Castles out of stone because stone is stronger than wood, doesn't rot within a few years and doesn't burn easily.
How did William duke of Normandy build castles?
he built woodern castles He built these castles in England for better defence.
What did William build in 1066?
The White Tower in the Tower of London.
Where did william of normandy build motte and bailey castles?
The first M&B castle built by William 1 was aat Pevensey, inside a Roman fort. It may have been a pre fabricated castle brought by ship from Normandy.
Why were motte and bailey castles made?
When William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 he needed places for his soldiers to stay. He needed places to live quickly and he needed them all over the England. He wanted to make sure that nobody would attack and try and get rid of him. He decided to build lots of Motte and Bailey castles all over the country. This type of castle was built a lot in Normandy, so he knew how they were built.
When did William the Conqueror build stone castles?
William the Conqueror built two stone castles; Chepstow and the Tower of London. These were the first buildings in England that were not churches to be made from stone, and they were designed to impress and intimidate. Castles made from stone was an idea that did not catch on until the 12th Century.
What effects did William have on England after winning the battle of hatsings?
He was able to control England and was able to build castles and things like the tower of London
Where Did The Normans Build Castle?
William the Conqueror from Normandy invaded Britain and became king, Normans built many motte and bailey castles as well as the infamous Tower of London. The were originally from Normandy, the area just before Brittany, the panhandle on the northern coast, and im sure they built castles there.
How many castles did William the Conqueror build?
one
How many castles did william the conquer build?
lots
Why were motte and baileys made?
When William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 he needed places for his soldiers to stay. He needed places to live quickly and he needed them all over the England. He wanted to make sure that nobody would attack and try and get rid of him. He decided to build lots of Motte and Bailey castles all over the country. This type of castle was built a lot in Normandy, so he knew how they were built.
When did William the Conqueror build his Motte and Bailey castles?
=william the conqueror built his castles through out a time period starting in 1066=
Are the first build castles or stone fortifications ever built by Africans?
The first stone castles or fortifications, were built in Medieval England while William the Conqueror ruled. They were not built by Africans but by English peasants.
