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When William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 he needed places for his soldiers to stay. He needed places to live quickly and he needed them all over the England. He wanted to make sure that nobody would attack and try and get rid of him. He decided to build lots of Motte and Bailey castles all over the country. This type of castle was built a lot in Normandy, so he knew how they were built.
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What is bad about motte and baileys?
It was easily burnable and it was made out of wood, which meant it was going to rot.
What are the advantages of motte and baileys castle?
its easy to build and its cheap because it is made out of wood
What are the first type of Norman castles?
the motte and baileys which was made out of wood
Why were motte and baileys replaced?
well it was made of wood so it wasnt very sturdy and not all of them were needed in the end.
Do motte and bailey castles have catapults?
im not sure but opposition used them against motte and baileys, if thats any help to you
Why did normans make these motte and baileys first?
to scare the English into surrender in 1066.
How did motte and baileys change over time?
it changed because wood is out of style
Where did the motte and bailey castle start off?
The Normans were the first to start building the motte and baileys they probably used them in Normandy in France and used them when they invaded England
What is a popular cocktail made with Baileys and soda?
A popular cocktail made with Baileys and soda is called a "Baileys and Soda." It is a simple and refreshing drink that combines the creamy sweetness of Baileys Irish Cream with the fizziness of soda water.
What did mottes and baileys look like?
Part of the Motte and Bailey was built on a hill! This is where the Lord and his Wife would stay and so would the rich people! Then on low ground there was another part of the Motte and Bailey which was built for Peasants to live in.
Why were mottes and bailey castles built in the south - east of Ireland?
Because the Normans built the motte and baileys when they invaded. The south east is where they arrived because it is closest to Wales
What are castles like today?
some castles are old and rotty like the motte and baileys it is made of wood so the wood would have rotten. the stone castles would be in bits now castles now are old and some are still left for visiting.
