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What is the ditch around a motte and bailey castle called is there a proper name for it?
The ditch around a castle is called a moat.
What is a Fosse on a Motte and Bailey castle?
The fosse is simple another word for the ditch that surrounds the motte and bailey castle. It was built for protection against enemies and sometimes filled with water.
What was the motte for in a castle?
The motte was the mound or hill upon which the main keep was typically sited, and was typically surrounded by a ditch (which was usually a side-effect from digging up enough earth to create the motte in the first place). It served as a defensive feature - not only did it give defenders high ground, but placing it on a hill, surrounded by a ditch, slowed the advance of any attackers. As well as this, it also gave a high vantage point from which to sight anybody trying to approach.
What is a bailey in a castle?
The Bailey in a castle was a courtyard insidethe wall or between two outer walls of a castle that surrounded The Keep.It was a Market Place and served as a gathering place for the locals residents.
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)
Motte and bailey castles?
A MOTTE AND BAILEY CASTLE IS: Motte: A motte is french for a clod of earth. The castle is built on this. Bailey: A bailey is attached to the clod of earth, via some steps and is where the soldiers of the castle sleep, like a small cottage. The castle is made out of wood and has a keep. A keep is like the lookout of a ship, but a lookout for attackers on the horizon. It is usually the safest place in the castle.
What is a bailey on a castle?
The Bailey in a castle was a courtyard insidethe wall or between two outer walls of a castle that surrounded The Keep.It was a Market Place and served as a gathering place for the locals residents.
What is the name for a castle mound m-tte?
A motte, surrounded by a moat. This all surrounds a bailey, the main stone structure.
What are the major advantages of a stone keep castle over a motte and bailey?
# They don't burn easily # They don't rot easily # They are big # They are strong # The walls are a few meters thick # Stone is heavy, therefore not enabling attackers to dislodge big pieces in order to break in # People could climb the motte or palisade and jump the ditch. # A Motte and bailey castle is smaller ( too small for kings and queens ) # A Motte and bailey castle is built on a big mound of ground ( take up space ) # Jump in the motte and bailey ditch ( attackers get in without hurting themselves )
what are the key features of motte bailey castle?
A motte-and-bailey castle could be very simple. Its key features included:A motte, which was a small hill with steep sides, and could be natural or man made.A keep, which was a fortified building, built of wood or stone, on top of the motte.A bailey, which was an enclosed flat space at the foot of the motte, and which could have buildings or grazing or farming areas within it.A palisade, which was made of wood or stone and surrounded the castle.A ditch or moat, which was dug around the whole, and which was filled with water, if that was possible and thought desirable.There is a link below to an article on the motte-and-bailey castle.
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
