Castles. Motte and Bailey A wooden castle was built on top of a mound of earth, the Motte. A large open space was was made nearby called the Bailey. A.

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Castles

Motte and Bailey A wooden castle was built on top of a mound of earth, the Motte. A large open space was was made nearby called the Bailey. A wooden fence enclosed the site and a wooden bridge linked the Motte and the Bailey

Stone Keep The wooden castles were easy to attack. They were replaced with large Stone Keeps, some over 30 metres high and 3 metres thick. These were harder to destroy.

Motte and Bailey Motte and Bailey castles were built a very long time ago and are not around today. Why do you think they are not around today?

Stone Keep Stone Keep castles were also built a long time ago, but they are still around today. Who do you think that is?

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