Castles (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was revolutionary about Norman motte and bailey castles in 1066?
What was revolutionary about Norman motte and bailey castles in 1066?
Almost unknown in Anglo-Saxon England
How high did the motte typically stand?
How high did the motte typically stand?
5-7 metres
What was the keep's role in a motte and bailey castle?
What was the keep's role in a motte and bailey castle?
Lookout point & attack position
What facilities were housed in the bailey?
What facilities were housed in the bailey?
Stables, barracks & storage areas
Where were castles strategically positioned?
Where were castles strategically positioned?
River crossings, roads & key routes
How did castles function as offensive military bases?
How did castles function as offensive military bases?
Garrisons rode out to suppress trouble
What psychological effect did castles have on local populations?
What psychological effect did castles have on local populations?
Constant reminder of foreign rule
How did burhs differ from castles in purpose?
How did burhs differ from castles in purpose?
Burhs protected Anglo-Saxon people
How did castles differ from burhs in size?
How did castles differ from burhs in size?
Castles were smaller & more focused
What military strategy did castles represent compared to burhs?
What military strategy did castles represent compared to burhs?
Offensive power projection strategy
How quickly could a basic motte and bailey castle be built?
How quickly could a basic motte and bailey castle be built?
4-9 months
Who provided labour for castle construction?
Who provided labour for castle construction?
Local populations forced to work