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How long did mot and bailey castles take to build?
The motte and Bailey castles in Dover took eight days to build The motte and Bailey castles in Dover took eight days to build
What are facts about motte and bailey castle?
Motte and bailey castles were built on the highest ground in the area which meant they could see many miles away to see if anyone was coming to attack When the normans started building stone castles (called keeps) they built the wall up to 2-5 meters thick.
How have castles changed?
Castle design changed because William the Conqueror first wanted stone castles and they were built. Then came along Edward I and he wanted concentric castles. it started with a motte and bailey castleCastles have a changed a lot since medieval times. It used to be Motte and Bailey castles built from wood but then William the conqueror started building castles from stone. They used stone because it was:StrongCouldn't burnCant be knocked overGood Protection
Why were the motte and bailey castles built?
Motte and Bailey castles were built by King William I (William the Conqueror) after the Battle of Hastings to try and stop the rebellions and keep all his people under control in England, Wales and Ireland. He chose Motte and Bailey castles because they were made out of wood. This made them cheap and light so they were easy to build. It was a hard job to keep his people under control as he'd just killed their previous King who they all loved. However, strategically placing these Castles proved well over time as the rebellions eventually became fewer then stopped. Some of these Motte and Bailey castles were later replaced by Stone Keep castles (Stone castles) because they were stronger, didn't burn and didn't rot within a few years but will last on for centuries to come. The Motte and Bailey castles that didn't get improved to a Stone Keep Castle would have just been left to rot. No Motte and Bailey castles still exist today but many Stone Keep castles do. Motte and Bailey castles weren't just built in England however, they actually developed the basic idea of Motte and Bailey Castles in Rhineland Germany. They were only first built in Northwest France by the Normans (Northwest France would have been called Normandy in those days). because they were easy and cheap to build. List and description of key terms- -Keep A wooden castle atop the Motte -Motte The mound of earth the Keep was on -Bailey Where the animals were kept -Ditch A round circle dug around the castle to make reaching the castle harder -Drawbridge This was like a large door, and it was used to keep out enemies. -Palisade The wooden fence surrounding the Motte and Bailey Advantages and disadvantages- Advantages- -The drawbridge could be closed or burnt for additional protection -They were made of wood that couldn't rot -They were easy to build -They were cheap -They were built in roughly a week -They were good to show strength and control Disadvantages- -They were made out of wood that could burn easily, so they could be defeated by fire-arrows - The palisade could be defeated by the Battering Ram I hope this helped.
What are facts about the motte and bailey castles?
1 fact is that they were built on the highest bit of land so that they could see if any enemies were coming. and normally there was a river around the castle 2 is A small Motte and Bailey could take for example 50 men working 10 hours per day approx 40 days.
How long did motte and bailey castles take to build?
It is estimated that to build even a small motte could take for example 50 men working 10 hours per day approx 40 days. There is no similar estimate to construct the wooden tower. It is likely that Prince William brought at least 2 prefabricated towers with him in 1066. This would explain the time frame of 2/3 weeks when he built 2 castles at Pevensey and Hastings. Improvement: 2 weeks maybe 3 weeks tops!
What are the problems with having a motte and bailey castle?
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What was good about motte and bailey castle?
1)it was quick to build 2)it was cheapo to build 3)Drawbridge provides additional protection
Who built the first concentric castle?
When gunpowder and cannons were invented, castles where more used for homes and less for defence.
How long did it take on average to construct a motte and bailey castle?
About 2 - 4 weeks with the help of 50 men working 10 hours a day.
What did the first motte and bailey castle look like?
To find good diagrams and paintings. Click on the link below named"google image search: Motte and bailey castles" If you want me to describe it then it's a raised, flat, fortified area with a large mound on it. The large mound has a keep on it.
How tall is Marguerite De La Motte?
Marguerite De La Motte is 5' 2".
