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Because they are quicker and easier to build and as gun powder didn't exist in those day's motte and Bailey's were hard to attack. these were only temporary as later on the were replaced by stone keepsMotte and Bailey castles represented the power from the people who built it and had a base in which to launch new attacks. they were easier to build cause they could be built in 4 days
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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.
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.
Do motte and bailey castle moats have water in them?
yes they do
What is a motte from the Middle Ages?
Motte means small hill. They built a motte and bailey castle which means a bailey(tower) on a hill usually with a moat around it.
What is another name for stone keep castle?
motte and bailey
What kind of castle did William the king build first?
motte bailey castle
When where motte and bailey castles invented?
The Normans were the first to build motte and bailey castles. Their first castle built was at Mont Glonme on the river Loire in France, 990.
When was the motte bailey castle build?
1067
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 are the strengths of a Motte and Bailey Castle?
Strengths of a motte and Bailey castles are that its easy to build and quick to build. there is nothing cos there naf
Who created the first motte and bailey castle?
It was William the Conqueror
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
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.
Why is the motte important in a motte and bailey castle?
They were quick and easy to build and easy to defend (except against fire).
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
Why are motte and bailey castles called motte and bailey castle?
motte and bailey castles is called 'motte and bailey castles' because the motte is another word for the hill on which is the keep and the bailey is where all the people live in an area encircled by wooden posts which joins up to the hill
What is a Motte bailey castle?
It is a castle that is made out of wood. William the bastad built as defence from the English people.
