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Motte and Bailey Castles

Created in the 11th century in Britain, Ireland and France, a motte-and-bailey castle is a form of castle built on a high mound surrounded by a protective fence. The Windsor Castle is an example of this.

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How long did it take William the conquer to build his castle?

Your question implies that king William I only built one castle ("his castle"), which is a false assumption.

In fact his army brought pre-fabricated wooden sections for castles with them when they invaded, to fortify his landing site and its vicinity - the initial Norman earthwork castle at Pevensey (inside the Roman fort there) was built in just a few days, followed by the motte-and-bailey at Hastings using the pre-fabricated wooden sections.

Very soon after the invasion the Normans erected a string of Castles at Dover, Canterbury and Rochester (all motte-and-bailey types) to protect their line of communications with the coast, followed by castles in London and elsewhere in the south of England.

A huge number of motte and bailey castles were then constructed around the country under William's rule, most of which were later rebuilt in stone under Henry I.

All motte-and-bailey castles were erected very quickly, using local Saxon labour and the simplest of tools: spades, mattocks and baskets to move soil and clay.

William's stone royal palace in the south-east corner of London was begun around 1077, but it was not completed until around 1100 (after William's death). It is known today as the Tower of London.

How old is Salzburg castle?

Salzburg is a city in Austria and the capital of an Austrian state of the same name. Burg Hohenwerfen is a castle in Salzburg dating back to the 11th century.

Did motte and bailey castles have wells?

Like all forms of castles built or planned in pre-modern times, a source of water was always considered to be of vital importance, especially in anticipation of sieges by enemy forces. Where well-water was not available at a given site (as it often was not), every effort was made to construct castles astride or at least near springs, rivers, or other sources of fresh water.

How was dover castle attacked?

Dover castle was attacked by French troops that first assaulted the castle and then dug tunnels underneath it trying to get in.

What was life inside the motte and bailey castle like?

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Who was lc bailey?

L.C. bailey was a black inventor. He invited the folding bed also a Lot more.

Why does bobby bloxom like bailey pender?

cause bailey is sooooooooo ugly just like he is!!!!!

What is a castles weakness's?

A castles weakness is the bridge, flags, and other things unknown.

Why did the mott and bailey castle change?

The Mott and Bailey Castles were change because over time they realised that there were to many disadvantages and easy to attak.

Do mottes help protect a castle?

yes they are one of the many contributing factors that in which protect a castle. another thing castles do is that they where usually built on very high elevations so it would be a lot of effort for the enemy to go to the castle and it would help give the castle more time to be prepared to defend it's self and they would have the advantage .

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 the normans build castles?

Because the normans built castles because soldiers were safe as they had an advantage of height as the castle was built on a motte.