Y8 1/2 Castle Development and Motte and Bailey Castles

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Castle Development

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Understanding how the Normans used castles to secure their rule in the British Isles.

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Motte and Bailey Castles

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These castles were crucial for the Normans to establish control in the early years of their rule.

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First Motte and Bailey Castle

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Brought over in prefabricated form and put in place at Hastings before the battle.

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Ideal Location for Motte and Bailey

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A hill, close to the sea, or near a village.

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Purpose of Motte and Bailey Castles

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To fight enemies and provide a bigger space to fight.

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Advantages of Motte and Bailey Castles

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Quick to build and had a simple structure.

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Motte

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A mound or hill on which the castle was built.

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Bailey

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The enclosed courtyard typically surrounded by a protective ditch and palisade.

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Norman Control

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Castles were essential in helping the Normans establish control.

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Prefabricated Form

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The first Motte and Bailey castle was brought in this form.