Williams colonisation of power: castles Flashcards

1
Q

what was the name of the type of castle that William and the Normans constructed after the conquest

A

motte and bailey

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what were the motte and bailey castles made out of

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wood

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3
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which castle was the exception that was made out of stone

A

the tower of london

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4
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what was the motte

A

a man-made hill

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5
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what was on top of the motte

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the keep, where the lord lived. It was the best protected part of the castle

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6
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what was the bailey

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the courtyard where soilders, horses and servants lived

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7
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what wooded structure surrounded the bailey o protect it

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a palisade - a wooden wall

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8
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what further surrounded the entire castle for additional protection

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a ditch which was sometimes filled with water

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9
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why did william order the castles’ construction

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to provide a defence against the saxon rebels, to intimidate saxons to ensure they are controlled

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10
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what did the Anglo-Saxon english think of the castles and why

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they hated them as they were seen as a symbol of their oppression

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