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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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What is a purpose of a bailey?

a purpose of a bailey is to be a friend of a jenny now look up this question What is a Jenny?

How were king Williams castles defended in 1066?

William built castles to defended himslef, so William made the castles incredibly hard to attack. He built a mote so they would have to swim across and then there was the task of opening the door. there was a latch that you had to pull to get the door to open. William also had catapults and high towers to see if anything or anyone was attacking.

How castles changed i need a answer by the 12th of feb?

}Mote and bailey castles appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Mote and bailey castles were a common feature in England by the death of William the Conqueror in 1087. Their construction was the start of what was to become a massive castle building programme in England and Wales.

}A few English timber Motte and Bailey style Norman castles had been constructed by Normans who had been invited to England by King Edward the Confessor, prior to the Norman invasion in 1066. However, the vast number of Norman castles were built following the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest. The Normans were great builders of castles and fully appreciated the great advantages that a castle would give to a fighting force. Stone Castles took too long to build so Duke William laid plans to build Norman Timber Castles when he mounted his invasion.

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The National Convention is a convention of a major political party. This is especially one that nominates a candidate for the presidency.

Who built Gorey castle?

The site has been inhabited from pre historic times. The later Castle was built following the Division of the Dutchy of Normandy in 1204 with finance provided by the Crown of England as defence of the Island against any invader, more likely the French

Were there any castles before 1066?

There Was Castles Before 1066 But They Were Not Recorded So Therefore No - One Knows About Them, But There Definitely Was Castles Before Then, Hope This Helps xx

How did lady Harley defend her castle?

Lady Brilliana Harley had defended her castle to the highest degrade. Prior to the breakout of the English Civil War between Parliament and Charlles I and his Royal followers (Roundheads VS Cavaliers). She had drained the moat that surrounded her castle. When the Royalist Army led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine was on the move shw flooded the moat again. This would hold off an attack.

She then enslisted the help of her cooks,maids and buttlers as well as close members of the household to help her fight, every member knew how to fire one of the 50 musketeers that were around and approx. 10 people would assist in using the siege.

Lady Brilliana defended the castle from Royalists however she became ill in 1643 from a cold, that historians have believed to be from stress of defending her home. She died and three months later Royalists returned and sacked the castle. Killing maids and buttlers as well as Brillianas children.

When was the keep at Newcastle built?

The castle at Newcastle was first built in the period 1169 to 1178, complete with its stone donjon (called a keep only after the middle ages had ended).

What is a castle of a noble called?

The castle of a noble was most commonly referred to as a manor, or it could just be called a castle. The entirety of the land could be called a fief, or fiefdom.

What are the disadvantages of not having made a will?

Usually the surviving spouse will receive your assets and any debts. However, if you do not have a will, anyone is entitled to contest the will. States have standard distributions for assets when the individual dies 'intestate' (without a will). This may, or may not, work to the benefit of those that inherit. A will allows the individual to choose where assets go. It also allows trusts to be set up for minors and for tax benefits. It is particularly important to making sure children are taken care of and know who is going to take care of them.

What are the major differences of renaissance castles and medieval castles?

Medieval castles were more likely protective but not in a so smart way.

The Renaissance was the time that everything changed, things got better than before


Why is a toilet called a Jon?

Oddly enough, the toilet was invented by John J. Crapper. No joke.

NOT TRUE the toilet was invented before Tom was even born(SEE THE HISTORY OF PLUMBING)

What is the difference between stone and wood castles?

the difference is that the wooden structure it less stable, and is a motte and bailey, on the other hand a stone castle has a more hard wearing structure.

Was the first ever castle a motte and baile?

Yes!Motte and Bailey Castles were the First ever made Castles in the Medieval Times by William the Conqueror.

Why is it a good to build a castle on a hill or island?

Well it's a good defensive place to build a castle. The defenders can see the attackers coming when the castle is on a hill. It's also hard for the attacker to reach the castle as they have to walk up a huge hill as well as carry weapons.

Does Edinburgh Castle have a moat or a dungeon?

Edinburgh once had a moat, which is now called "Princes Street Gardens". The moat was used as a dumping ground for sewerage in the city, not limited to human sewerage and blood and guts from the butchers. This was also used as the city's water supply (yes, really). There were wells around the city, though they were equally in danger of developing cholera from the drinking wells.