Castles (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year of the Norman Conquest
Year of the Norman Conquest
1066
Castles built in England within 20 yrs of conquest
Castles built in England within 20 yrs of conquest
Over 500
Motte in castle design
Motte in castle design
Artificial earth hill (elevated part of castle)
Typical height of Norman motte (metres)
Typical height of Norman motte (metres)
5-7 metres
Bailey in castle design
Bailey in castle design
Enclosed area for everyday castle operations
Palisade
Palisade
Wooden fence forming primary defensive barrier
Function of the keep
Function of the keep
Final defensive stronghold & symbol of authority
Murder holes
Murder holes
Ceiling openings to drop stones/liquids on attackers
Typical garrison size per castle
Typical garrison size per castle
20-50 soldiers
3 strategic locations for Norman castles
3 strategic locations for Norman castles
River crossings, major towns, road intersections
Who provided labour to build castles
Who provided labour to build castles
Forced English peasants
Psychological purpose of castles
Psychological purpose of castles
Constant visible reminder of Norman power
Castle building focus 1066-1070
Castle building focus 1066-1070
Securing key strategic locations
Buildings housed in bailey
Buildings housed in bailey
Stables, barracks, workshops, storage areas
Purpose of moat system
Purpose of moat system
Physical barrier & prevented tunnelling under walls