The purpose of Norman castles in England (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Norman castles symbolised
Norman castles symbolised
Norman strength and authority
Military function of Norman castles
Military function of Norman castles
Hold land securely & guard against invasion
Political function of Norman castles
Political function of Norman castles
Exert political control over a region
Economic function of Norman castles
Economic function of Norman castles
Control trade via tolls & taxation
Location of Norman castles
Location of Norman castles
Near rivers, roads and harbours
Purpose of Norman castles
Purpose of Norman castles
Protect William from rebellious Anglo-Saxons
Political message castles sent
Political message castles sent
Normans in control, deterred rebellions
Burh
Burh
Anglo-Saxon fortification or fortified settlement
Motte and bailey castle
Motte and bailey castle
Castle on raised earthwork with ditch & protective fence
Donjon
Donjon
Great tower or innermost keep of a castle
Palisade
Palisade
Fence of wooden stakes forming enclosure or defence
Stone castle
Stone castle
Evolution of early motte and bailey castle design
Curtain wall
Curtain wall
Fortified wall around a castle
Concentric castle
Concentric castle
Castle with 2+ concentric walls, outer lower than inner