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the motte is the hill and the bailey is the castle.

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What is a mott?

A Motte is the part of a Motte and Bailey castle is the part on the hill consists of the keep.


Who was building the motte and bailey castle in the 12th century?

The English were building the motte and bailey under William the conqueres command


Who lives at the top of a motte and bailey castle?

Royal family.


What is a keep in a motte and bailey castle?

I think that the Keep in a Motte and Bailey castle is the building in the centre or the castle. Becaus if you take a Square keep castle the building in the middle (the castle) is square so it gives off the impression that it is the keep.actually a keep is a place were the king and his soldiers would hide when there in a battles (mostly with the Anglo Saxons)


Where did the motte and bailey castle start off?

The Normans were the first to start building the motte and baileys they probably used them in Normandy in France and used them when they invaded England


Describe the defensive features of a motte and bailey castle?

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!)


What is a bailey in a castle?

The Bailey in a castle was a courtyard insidethe wall or between two outer walls of a castle that surrounded The Keep.It was a Market Place and served as a gathering place for the locals residents.


What is the name of a motte and bailey castle?

It is called a motte and baily castle that is it i think hope this helped


What is the bailey of a motte and bailey castle?

It is called a motte and baily castle that is it i think hope this helped


When was the castle made?

The motte and bailey castle


Where did William Duke of Normandy build his first Motte and Bailey castle?

William built his first motte and bailey castle in England at Pevensey. He utalized a Roman fort for added defence. It is possible the wooden tower on top of the motte was brought by ship ready to assemble.


What type of castle is carisbrooke castle?

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