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What was the mote used for in medivel times?
In a motte-and-bailey castle - the motte is a fortified tower standing on a raised mound.
What is a motte from a motte and bailey castles?
The 'motte' is the raised earth mound the building (usually constructed of wood or stone) sits on, surrounded by the bailey (or enclosed courtyard). The whole structure is protected by a ditch and wall (a palisade)
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
What was the motte and bailey castle built out of?
motte and bailey castles were built out of wood
How were motte and bailey castle built?
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What does bailey mean as motte and bailey?
motte is the highest mound in the barons area with a tall house or castle called the keep and the bailey is the area below that it like a court yard and leads up to the keep but is protected by the palissade (which is the large tall fence surronding the motte and bailey castle and the drawbrige. this is to keep enemys at bay!!!!!
What did they make first the motte or the bailey?
the bailey
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
What is the use of a Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle?
A Bailey in a Motte and Bailey castle would be used to put the stables, guard room, blacksmith etc...
What is a mott?
A Motte is the part of a Motte and Bailey castle is the part on the hill consists of the keep.
What is the motte and what is the bailey?
A motte is a Big 12m high mound of earth and a bailey is a area inside the fence
Why were the motte and bailey castles made of motte and bailey?
Im not sure, but maybe because it was the only material they had??
