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How did medieval castles evolve?
Medieval castles evolved because the old Motte and Bailey castles where easier to set alight and where not very strong, so they made stone castles to improve defence.
What came after the motte and bailey castle?
The castles that came after Motte and Bailey Castles were Stone Castles. This was an improvement to Motte and Bailey Castles because Motte and Bailey castles were made out of wood. Wood burns easily, rots quickly and isn't very strong. Stone castles, however were made of stone(obiously). Stone doesn't burn easily, doesn't rot and is very strong.
Why are stone castles better?
Stone is a very strong building material, and it does not burn, and so it is a good choice for resisting enemy attacks.
Why were motte and bailey castles easy to get into?
because wood was not very strong and wood is flamable so enemies could have easily burned it down
How did castles develop from Motte and Bailey castles to Concentric Castles?
they keep modifying it through the years until they get to that stage. aswell they might not have the stone materials so not all of the motte and bailey castles have been modified and are still standing on countries today.
why are castles so big?
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How strong was chepstow castle when rogder bigod lived in it?
strong because all the castles in wales weere made out of wood
When did king William stop building castles?
Because he had built strong secure castles and he had enough of them around the contry and he was happy with their design which was a pointed tower castle.
How and why did wooden castles change into stone?
I don't know how, but I know why they changed stone , its because; 1.they could be burnt down . 2.they could be easily attacked . 3.they weren't very strong and were prone to rotting so they didn't last long. hope this helps ^^
How can the motte and bailey castles be improved?
motte and bailey castles can be improved by being made out of stone, have more towers, have more defensive walls, have a strong gate house, have higher walls and have more gatehouses and more moats to make it safer and stronger so it is harder for enemys to get them.
What were castles made for?
Castles were large fortified structures built to guard a particular area and mark it. So castles around the country showed the various towns in it.
Were there any castles before 1066?
There Was Castles Before 1066 But They Were Not Recorded So Therefore No - One Knows About Them, But There Definitely Was Castles Before Then, Hope This Helps xx
