The purpose of Norman castles in England (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Main purpose of Norman castles
Main purpose of Norman castles
Symbol of authority; protect William from rebellious Anglo-Saxons
Military function of castles
Military function of castles
Hold land securely & guard against invasion
Political message of Norman castles
Political message of Norman castles
Normans in control, deter rebellions
Why build on previous fortification sites
Why build on previous fortification sites
Send political message of Norman control
Economic function: tolls & taxation
Economic function: tolls & taxation
Control movement of people & trade
Workers in/around castles
Workers in/around castles
Craftsmen and merchants
Strategic location of castles
Strategic location of castles
Near rivers, roads and harbours
Burh
Burh
Anglo-Saxon fortification or fortified settlement
Burghal Hidage
Burghal Hidage
Anglo-Saxon doc: list of burhs & taxes for maintenance
Motte and bailey castle
Motte and bailey castle
Castle on raised earthwork w/ ditch & protective fence
Donjon
Donjon
Great tower or innermost keep of a castle
Palisade
Palisade
Fence of wooden stakes forming enclosure/defence
Stone castle
Stone castle
Evolution of motte and bailey castle design
Curtain wall
Curtain wall
Fortified wall around a castle
Concentric castle
Concentric castle
Castle w/ 2+ concentric walls, outer lower than inner