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Why did the Norman's build motte and bailey castles?
The Normans built Motte and bailey castles all over England to show that they are ruling and to show their powerthey built them to keep an eye on soldiers coming to attack and defend the vvillages.
What is the name of the temporary castles constructed all over England to enforce Norman control?
motte and bailey
What has changes between motte and bailey castles and concentric castles?
The Concentric Castle Changes Over the Year Because It Could Sometimes Need the Improvement.
Why did William the Conqueror destroy Motte and Bailey castles?
He didn't he made them to assist in taking over Great Britain
Are there different castles?
Yes, there are many different types of castles. There are motte and bailey castles, concentric castles and stone keep castles. They were built all over England by King William in the 11th and 12th century.
Who brought castles to Britain?
King William I (William the conqueror) first introduced castles into Britain in the form of Motte and Bailey castles after he first took over the Country in 1066. King William I needed some castles that could be built quickly and cheaply after in the war in order to stop rebellions. Motte and Bailey castles were ideal as they were made out of wood which were both cheap and quick to build.
When were Motte and Bailey castles first made?
Motte and bailey castles were first built in 1066 after William took the throne. He built them all over England to try and reduce the amount of rebellions that were taking place. All these castles were scaring people into doing what the King said. If they didn't then they would get killed by the many soldiers.
When were mott and bailey castles built?
Motte and Bailey castles were built in the 11th century just after King William I (Willilam the conqueror) first took over Britain in 1066. Motte and Bailey castles were made out of wood. They were mainley built because they were cheap and light so they were easy to build. They were later replaced by Stone keep castles (Stone castles) because Stone castles were stronger, wouldn't rot within a few years, wouldn't burn etc...
How are motte and Bailey castles worser than other castles?
Motte and Bailey castles were not as good as other castles as they were weak. They were made of wood which could be easily battered and set alight. William the Conqueror built them because the could be produced quicker than other castles. He did this to assert his authority over England without taking too much time. They were later replaced by stone ones.
Which castle did William of Normandy introduce to England?
When William of Normandy took over the throne in England the first type of castle he introduced was the motte and bailey castle. A few years later some of the motte and bailey castles where upgraded to concentric castles.
What were the first castles made of?
Wooden palisades on top of earth mounds with ditches and ramparts.
When were Motte and Bailey castles made?
Motte and Bailey castles were built in the 11th century just after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. They were built by King William I (William the Conqueror) who was the new King of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. He built the Motte and Bailey castles all over Britain because all the people didn't like him and wouldn't obay him. Having castles all dotted around the Contories made sure that people did what they were told and make sure that there were no rebellions. If people didn't do what they were told, his knights would kill them or arrest them.
