Castles
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- Created on: 01-02-18 11:22
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- William's use of Castles
- The Motte and Bailey
- The Motte and Bailey castle is a form of early castle used in the period following the invasion of England
- The motte was a large raised lump of land or a natural hill, and the bailey was a large amount of land under this
- This castle type was beneficial to William, as they were quick to build and allowed for a form of protection in the region. Furthermore, it forced attackers to fight uphill to get to the Motte
- Rebellions
- During William's reign, rebellion was rather frequent, and as such, Castles helped defeat rebellions
- William would build castles near areas where rebellions had occurred, or where he believed they were likely. This explains the large proximity of them along the welsh border
- Castles and cities
- castles were important to the defence of cities in england
- Castles were often placed as close as they could be, often a days ride or less away, as this would minimise the chance of law breaking occurring in cities
- Functions of Norman castles
- Garrison
- The Motte and Bailey
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