The Motte was a defensive feature to a Motte and Bailey castle because By The Time The attackers got to the top Of The Motte (a big hill where the main castle was) They would Be KNACKERED!! (I Learnt this in my history lesson!)
It was a defensive structure.
Actually it does......
The defensive wall surrounding the outer court of a castle
a moat, drawbridge, 9feet thick curtain wall, machicolations, round towers, motte and double bailey, portcullisand a gatehouse.
i need 3 defence features for my castle what im making for school any ideas ?
it had no defensive features apart from a little fort they made in hope of blocking the young children out of the castle- you know how reckless kids can be!!
The walls themselves were a defensive feature; sometimes with a body of water surrounding the structure (a moat).
The bailey is the castle wall or the court of the castle
In a motte and bailey castle, people primarily live and work in the bailey, which is the enclosed courtyard area at the base of the motte (the raised earth mound). The bailey typically contains buildings for housing, storage, and workshops, as well as communal spaces. The motte usually features a keep or stronghold at the top, primarily serving as a defensive structure and residence for the lord and their family. Together, these areas provide both living space and a fortified refuge.
The nearest motte and bailey castle to Harrogate is likely Knaresborough Castle, located about 5 miles to the southeast. This historic site features a motte and bailey structure dating back to the 12th century. The castle overlooks the River Nidd and is a popular tourist attraction, offering scenic views and historical insights.
the Mott and bailey castle started in the year 1066.
moat/ditch around the castle,built on a 90 foot high hill,a 9 feet thick curtain wall