Motte And Bailey Castles

Question 1

Motte and bailey structure(6)

Answer 1

Motte - a man made mound of earth on which the keep stood
Keep - the safest place in the the castle, a tower
Bridge - linked the motte to the bailey
Bailey - a large walled area used to house soldiers, animals and weapons
Palisade - were made out of wood and formed a fence for protection
Ditch - added an extra layer of protection by making it harder to reach the walls. Not filled with water

Question 2

Motte and bailey disadvantages(4)

Answer 2

• could rot
• easy to knock down
• highly flammable
• low walls that were easily climbed.

Question 3

Motte and bailey advantages (7)

Answer 3

• could be be built in a few months
• good view
• on high ground
• near other castles
• cheap
• could see attackers
• could send signals to other castles