History B Schools History Project GCSE
motte and bailey castle
What motte and bailey castle means in History B Schools History Project GCSE, as defined for OCR.
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Early Norman castle built quickly using earth and timber, with a raised mound topped with a keep and an enclosed courtyard below.
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