Castles (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many castles were built across England within 20 years of the Norman Conquest?
How many castles were built across England within 20 years of the Norman Conquest?
Over 500 castles
What was the typical height of a Norman castle motte?
What was the typical height of a Norman castle motte?
5-7 metres
Which structures were housed in the bailey of a Norman castle?
Which structures were housed in the bailey of a Norman castle?
Stables, barracks, workshops & storage
What material were Norman castle palisades primarily constructed from?
What material were Norman castle palisades primarily constructed from?
Wooden timber posts
What were murder holes used for in Norman castle gatehouses?
What were murder holes used for in Norman castle gatehouses?
Dropping stones or boiling liquids
Where was the keep positioned and what was its primary role?
Where was the keep positioned and what was its primary role?
On the motte; final defensive stronghold
Why did Normans position castles at river crossings?
Why did Normans position castles at river crossings?
To regulate trade & travel in regions
How many soldiers typically garrisoned a single Norman castle?
How many soldiers typically garrisoned a single Norman castle?
20-50 soldiers
Who provided the manual labour to construct Norman castles?
Who provided the manual labour to construct Norman castles?
Forced English peasants
What psychological function did Norman castles serve?
What psychological function did Norman castles serve?
Constant visual reminders of power
During which period did the initial wave of Norman castle construction occur?
During which period did the initial wave of Norman castle construction occur?
1066-1070
What purpose did the water-filled moat serve around Norman castles?
What purpose did the water-filled moat serve around Norman castles?
Physical barrier & prevent tunnelling
What capability did the bailey's design provide during extended sieges?
What capability did the bailey's design provide during extended sieges?
Self-sufficiency for the garrison