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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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Who built the wooden motte and bailey castle at warwick?
The wooden motte and bailey castle at Warwick was built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It served as a strategic fortification to help secure his control over the Midlands following the Norman Conquest of England. The castle was later replaced by stone structures, but its initial construction marked the beginning of Warwick's prominence as a fortified site.
Why were Motte and Bailey castles replaced?
Not all of theMotte and Bailey castles were replaced, in fact, most of them weren't replaced but were left to rot. The Motte and Bailey castles that did get replaced were done so by Stone Keep castles (Stone castles). These castles were made out of stone (unsurprisingly) but the Motte and Bailey castles were made out of wood. The reasons that some of the Motte and Bailey castles got replaced were that they weren't very strong, they rot within a few years and that they burn easily. The Stone Keep castles were the complete opposite of this.
What was castle hedingham made of?
Headingham Castle seems to be believed to have been a concentric castle.
However, it is a Stone Keep Castle.
Why would you live in a castle?
Because if you were the lord or lady of the manor, that means you were rich to live in one. People would work for you. You will have everything you need to live, a chapel, etc. And also you had a place to live!!!
Where would people go if the castle was attacked?
they probably go to someone's house, watch princess protection program on Disney channel June 26
Where were castles usually built?
Castles were built next to a river or stream. This was so that the residents of the castle would get a fresh water supply. Also, some of the castles which have moats can fill it up with water. As well as being near water, a castle is usually next to a quarry. This is because when the castle was being built, the stone was painfully heavy and couldn't be carried a long distance. A castle would also need to be next to a village, town or city to keep an eye on. This was the whole point a castle was built!
How were Norman stone castles attacked?
Various methods could be used. Some are listed below:
- Battering ram used to batter down the main gate
- Siege - People weren't allowed in or out. Eventually they would have to surrender
- Projectile siege engines - Trebuchets or early cannon would fire stones or some sort of shot at the walls or gate until a breach formed
What is a killing ground on a bailey castle?
an area cleared of cover outside the castle for an easier target for the normans to the opponents.
Why is difficult for historians to know what motte and bailey castle looked like?
Because over the years the Timber rotted away and left only the Mound
What was a weakness of Japan's castles?
Type your answer here... They were constructed of wood and susceptible to fire if attacked by enemies.
Why is the motte important in a motte and bailey castle?
They were quick and easy to build and easy to defend (except against fire).
they terrorised the local people into working for the lord (who in turn payed the next highest baron in the feudal system, and so on until someone had to pay the king), because if they didn't, then they would have to pay...
How was a castle made and what materials were used?
Kings and nobles built castles to protect themselves. The Normans built the first castles. After winning the Battle of Hastings, the Normans needed to protect themselves and their new kingdom. They quickly started to build wooden Motte and Bailey castles. The term motte and bailey comes from Norman French words that mean mound and enclosed land.
A motte and bailey castle was built on a huge mound (motte). Mottes could range from 25 feet (8 metres) to over 80 feet (24 metres) tall. The sides were so steep that it would have been difficult to run up them. For additional protection, a deep ditch was dug around the bottom of the motte.
The bailey was situated at the bottom of the motte/mound. Baileys varied in size. They could be anything from one to three acres. The followers of the lord of the castle, lived inside the bailey. Inside the bailey were storehouses, stables, bakery, kitchens, and houses and quarters for the followers and solders. To see what a motte-and-bailey actually looked like, see the link further down this page under External Links.
The wooden motte and bailey castles were not meant to be permanent, however. They were made of timber, vulnerable to fire, and by that could be destroyed when under attack. Permanent stone Norman castles eventually replaced them. The first stone castles consisted of rectangular towers surrounded by very high stone walls. To see what an early stone castle looked like, see the link further down this page under External Links.
What is known as the 'great age of castles' began approximately 1,000 years ago and lasted for nearly 500 years. Medieval castles continued to be built from the time of the 1066 Norman Conquest to the start of the Tudor era in 1485. Although Kings and nobles originally built castles to protect themselves, over time comfortable homes evolved within those fortified walls
Motte and bailey castle's motte?
A bailey is the court yard of a motte and bailey castle. The bailey had storerooms, kitchens, stables and guardrooms. The court yard is between the gateway, and the keep.
the outer walls built round a castle and the space enclosed
What were the advantages of a motte and baily castle?
Motte and bailey castles are made out of wood which produces many advantages including: * They are reasonably strong * They are able to be built within a few weeks * They have a moat which makes invading the castle alot harder * There is a big hill that the motte is built on so the archers in the motte can shoot them with arrows whilst the attackers are scrambling up the hill * They are cheap There are also many more advantages.
Is there murder holes in a motte and bailey castle?
The murder holes in a castle is the holes are in the roof of the entrance between the two portcullises. The defenders of the castle would trap the attackers in between the two portcullises in the entrances. They would then pour boiling water or oil from the holes in the roof onto the attackers to either kill or seriously injure them.
What is a bailey from motte and bailey castle?
A motte-and-bailey is a form of castle. It was made of wood and many were built in Britain and France in the 11th and 12th centuries. Each took 7 to 14 days to build. There were very few Celtic/pre-norman motte and bailey castles. The Normans brought motte and bailey castles in packages like make your own furniture. The main weakness of the motte and bailey castle was that they were usually wooden and therefore burned easily.
Parts of the motte and bailey castleKeep- The safest and highest part of the castle. The last line of defence.Motte- usually buily by the local English people. About 15 meters high. There could be more than one.
Wodden Bridge- this led from the bailey to the starts climbing the motte.
Bailey- A large yard with storeroom, kitchens, stables and guardrooms. There could be more than one.
Palisade- the wooden fence surrounding the bailey.
Gateway & Drawbridge- the entrance to the bailey, guarded by the baron's soldiers.
Ditch- when filled with water it was know as a moat.
What was the second type of castle?
the best type of castle would most likely be the motte and bailey castle.
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How would warwick castle have been used?
Warwick castle is now classed as an attraction (Britain's greatest mediaeval experience) try the web site www.warwick-castle.co.uk I hope this helps best wishes
What are the parts of a stone keep castle called?
The main building was known as 'the keep'. The outer wall was usually known as the 'barbican'. Many had a moat and a drawbridge. A great hall was also a common feature. The area inside the wall was called the bailey, the same as the term used in the motte and bailey castle design.
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Why were motte and bailey castles built on hills?
Castles built on high ground allows the occupants to have a better view of any approaching enemy from the valley below. It also made it difficult to attacking foe to attack the castle, as they would need to attack uphill, in clear view from above..
