Castles (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Type of castle Normans introduced after 1066
Type of castle Normans introduced after 1066
Motte and bailey castles
Typical height of a motte
Typical height of a motte
5-7 metres
Definition of motte
Definition of motte
Large artificial mound of earth
Structure at top of motte
Structure at top of motte
Keep (strong wooden tower)
Two main functions of the keep
Two main functions of the keep
Lookout point & attack position
Definition of bailey
Definition of bailey
Enclosed courtyard area protected by palisade
Facilities housed in bailey
Facilities housed in bailey
Stables, barracks, storage areas
Definition of palisade
Definition of palisade
Strong wooden fence from timber posts
Strategic castle locations
Strategic castle locations
River crossings, major roads, key routes
Purpose: Norman castles vs Anglo-Saxon burhs
Purpose: Norman castles vs Anglo-Saxon burhs
Control/dominate vs protect communities
Construction time for basic motte & bailey
Construction time for basic motte & bailey
4-9 months
Main building materials for motte & bailey
Main building materials for motte & bailey
Earth and timber
Psychological effect of castles on locals
Psychological effect of castles on locals
Constant reminder of foreign domination