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He built it to protect his army from any enemies and to rest his troops and prepare for battle.

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Q: Why did William the Conqueror build motte and bailey castels?
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What did William the conqueror build to control England?

castels made of wood


Who invented motte and bailey castls?

the first person to build a Mott and bailey was William the conqueror


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=


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 they build Dunster castle?

william the conqueror built dunster castle


What famous castle did William the conqueror build in London?

The Tower of London.


Where did William the Conqueror build his motte and bailey castles?

i think he built it near towns and Villages so they were in good protection and near major routes so the armys could go places easily.


How many castles did William the Conqueror build?

one


Who brought castles to Britain?

King William I (William the conqueror) first introduced castles into Britain in the form of Motte and Bailey castles after he first took over the Country in 1066. King William I needed some castles that could be built quickly and cheaply after in the war in order to stop rebellions. Motte and Bailey castles were ideal as they were made out of wood which were both cheap and quick to build.


What did William build in 1066?

The White Tower in the Tower of London.


When did William the Conqueror build his castles?

He built his castle for him and his army to shelter in before a battle


When was Tower of London build?

The Tower of London, the White Tower, was built by William the Conqueror, in 1078.