Motte And Bailey Castles Flashcards
Why were castles built?
For defence and authority
What’s a motte
It’s a small hill made by digging a large circular ditch and throwing soil in the centre
What’s a palisade
Defensive barrier surrounding the Bailey
What’s a keep?
It’s a tower built on top of the motte as a lookout
What’s wooden bridge
It connected the keep to the Bailey
What’s a moat
It’s the deep ditch surrounding the castle
What s a Bailey
An enclosed area where the soldiers and animals lived
What are the strengths of a motte and Bailey castle?
The keep makes it easier to see attacks
There’s water in the moat so it’s harder for enemies to see attacks
It easy to build
What are the weaknesses of a motte and Bailey castle
Since it’s made of wood, enemies can set it on fire
The wood can rot
The stone keep could sink in the motte
