1. How did William control England after the Battle of Hastings?
WALT – explore a motte and bailey diagram

2. Starter - Anagrams rkoy stlaec lliiawm dufela ssymet I eovl ohytrsi
Castle, william, normans, york, feudal system, motte and bailey, I love history
annmosr
etotm dan lebayi

3. Map from memory in groups of 3.

4. Motte and Bailey Castle
Draw and colour in. 20 minutes!

5. Motte and Bailey Castle
Wooden Keep
Motte
Bailey
Houses
Palisade
Gate
Ditch/Moat
Bridge

6. Definitions of the following words…
Motte –
Bailey –
Pallisade –
Moat –
Keep -

7. Advantages Disadvantages
Whole class discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of motte and bailey castles. Bullet point list in to table.

8. Were motte and bailey castles effective?
I think motte and bailey castles were effective/ineffective because...
Give reasons to support your
opinion.