norman castles Flashcards
1
Q
how many castles did william build and why
A
500, to establish control around country (symbol of his power)
2
Q
how were castles different to burhs (anglo-saxon fortified towns)
A
- burhs were public, castles were private
- castles much smaller
- harder to burn down
- designed to control people, burhs were meant to protect people
3
Q
what is the palisade
A
strong wooden fence surrounding castle
4
Q
what is the motte
A
large earth mound where keep stood
5
Q
what is the keep
A
strong wooden tower on top of motte
6
Q
what was the bailey
A
enclosure below motte, containing barracks and stables for troops
7
Q
what was the gatehouse
A
building that controlled access to the castle
8
Q
what was the drawbridge
A
wooden walkway over the ditch, could be raised to prevent access to castle
