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Motte and Bailey Castles (Where (On hill tops, Outskirts of villages/towns…
Motte and Bailey Castles
Why
protection/shelter
For keep control of Saxons
Cheap,easy
How
7 days to build, quick
Saxon labor
Where
On hill tops
Outskirts of villages/towns
Important cross roads
Near coasts
Down sides
rotted away 50 years max.
Burnt easily
Parts of the castle
Draw-bridge
keep
Motte
Bailey-village