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They were quick and easy to build and easy to defend (except against fire).

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Q: Why is the motte important in a motte and bailey castle?
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What is the bailey of a motte and bailey castle?

It is called a motte and baily castle that is it i think hope this helped


How old is an motte and bailey castle?

it depend's what motte and bailey castle you are talking about


Is a motte a castle on the top of the building?

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Why are motte and bailey castles called motte and bailey castle?

motte and bailey castles is called 'motte and bailey castles' because the motte is another word for the hill on which is the keep and the bailey is where all the people live in an area encircled by wooden posts which joins up to the hill


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What is the use of a Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?

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What was the motte and bailey castle built out of?

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What type of castle is carisbrooke castle?

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