Motte and Bailey castles Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Motte
A
The mound of earth with the keep on top
2
Q
Bailey
A
The courtyard at the bottom
3
Q
Moat
A
Ditch of water around the castle
4
Q
Palisade
A
A wall of sharpened wood around the Bailey
5
Q
Drawbridge
A
A lifting bridge that went over the moat
6
Q
Blacksmith
A
The person in the village who creates weapons and armour and other things.
7
Q
What is a Keep
A
A Keep is the structure at the top of the motte.
8
Q
What are the strengths of a motte and Bailey castle?
A
Easy to defend,
Quick to build and could be made into stone later.
9
Q
What are the weaknesses of a Motte and Bailey castle?
A
Could catch fire very easily. The wood could rot. Doesn’t last as long as stone castles.
10
Q
Why did William build castles?
A
He built castles to show his power and stop rebellions.
