The purpose of Norman castles in England (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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What did Norman castles symbolise?
What did Norman castles symbolise?
Norman strength & authority
What was the main purpose of Norman castles?
What was the main purpose of Norman castles?
Protect from rebellious Anglo-Saxons
What was a key military function of Norman castles?
What was a key military function of Norman castles?
Hold land securely & guard vs invasion
How did castles serve a political function?
How did castles serve a political function?
Exerted control & deterred rebellions
Where were Norman castles often built politically?
Where were Norman castles often built politically?
On sites of previous fortifications
Where were castles often built for economic reasons?
Where were castles often built for economic reasons?
Near rivers, roads & harbours
How did castles generate economic income?
How did castles generate economic income?
Through tolls & taxation
Who worked in and around castles economically?
Who worked in and around castles economically?
Craftsmen & merchants
What is a motte and bailey castle?
What is a motte and bailey castle?
Castle on raised earthwork with ditch
What is a donjon?
What is a donjon?
Great tower or innermost keep
What defines a concentric castle?
What defines a concentric castle?
Two+ curtain walls, outer lower