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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.
501 Questions
How did the bailey castle evolve?
The Bailey Castle evolved in Scotland and Wales, England. After the 10th century, bailey castles were built in Northern Europe throughout Normandy, Denmark, Scotland and Anjou, France. After the Northern European people of Normandy named the Normans invaded England in 1906, they proposed the design of the castle.
Where could one buy Bailey Caravans at?
Bailey Caravans can be purchased at local RV dealers in the UK. They can also be purchased directly from the Bailey Caravans website. Five Bells Caravans also sells them and says they will beat any others prices on them.
Where was the first castle in England built?
The first castle built according to a website said that a motte and bailey castle which is called windsor castle in berkshire is the first ever castle built
What are the weaknesses of the Motte and Bailey Castle?
Firstly, the walls are made of wood. Secondly, there are no walls at the back of the castle. And finally, the walls were thin and short.
How big were the Concentric castles?
A concentric castle is basically one circle of defense inside another circle of outer defense. The outer defense could be a high, curtain wall, with a walkway and crenelated top. And a more substantial inner defensive building forming the inner circle.
How did power shift during the Middle Ages?
when the king went all the way from the top of the food chain, all the way to the bottom when the nobles came and took over.
All different types of Norman castles?
1st. motte and bailey castle
2nd. square keep castle
3rd. shell keep castle
4th. concentric castle
Why did the creation of castles decline in the fifteenth century?
The development of firearms ended the castles' endurance. Another reason is when abandoned they could quickly be reduced to rubble by local people using them as a source of dressed stone and other building materials.
What where the advantages of Williams duke of Normany's castles?
His Motte and Bailey Castles were well defended and easy to build, while being very cheap too. King Harold Of England didn't have very good castles.
Why are chalets built the way they are?
1. The high pitched roofs are designed to shed the snow of an alpine winter--otherwise, the weight of snow would eventually cave them in. The broad eaves also are related to protecting the area immediately adjacent to the house from deep snow. 2. In early chalet houses, the smaller ground floor was used as a barn, and the family lived above, taking advantage of the rising heat produced by the animals as well as keeping the living level above the snow.
How did the English defend themselves from battering rams?
A raised draw-bridge over a deep, wide moat made using a battering-ram difficult.
How popular are motte and bailey castles now?
not very popular, there are approxomaitly around 1000 to 2000 left in the world.
