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A dry or water filled ditch around a castle is called a moat. The water in the moat is supplied by a nearby river.
The word moat should not be confused with the French term motte which described a mound or hillock upon which a fortification was constructed.
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What is the ditch around a motte and bailey castle called is there a proper name for it?
The ditch around a castle is called a moat.
What is a ditch around arena in roman amphitheatre called?
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What were the defenses of dover castle?
Dover castle is a concentric castle so it has two walls, it also has a dry ditch, drawbridge, towers and a wall walk. Please add to this
WHere did the word moat come from?
It was originally Latin, 'mota', meaning a mound. We have the term 'mott and bailey' castle from this, the mott is the fortified mound. During Normal times, the meaning shifted from the mound itself, to the defensive ditch dug around it - and later, water-filled versions.
A ditch from where soldiers fight battles is a?
A hole in the ground that soldiers use to fight in is called a Trench.
What is the ditch around a motte and bailey castle called is there a proper name for it?
The ditch around a castle is called a moat.
A large filled water ditch around a castle is called?
It's called a moat.
What surrounds the castle?
The water-filled trench around a castle is called a moat.
What do we call a ditch around a castle?
a moat
Why do you think the castle had a ditch around it?
It could also protect the castle if the enemies comes.
What do we call the water - filled ditch around a castle?
a moat
What do we call the water-filled ditch around a castle?
a moat
What do we call a water-filled ditch around a castle?
a moat
What do we call the water-filled ditch around the castle?
a moat
What do you call a deep ditch that surrounds a castle and is filled with water?
A moat is a water-filled ditch around a castle. thta is nasty nd and u have to take a shower four a couple of days nd then if u fall in a moat u can die nd i am being do serrouse
What is another word for deep ditch dug around a castle?
Another word for a deep ditch that is dug around a castle is a moat. You could call it a trench, or you could fill it full of water and call it a moat.
What is the name for the protective ditch around a castle in middle ages?
A Moat
