History GCSE
Bailey
What Bailey means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Bailey
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An enclosed courtyard within a castle, used for soldiers and horses.
Topics that use Bailey
- Option B1: Key topic 2: William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066–87 - 1 Establishing control (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Intimidation
- Marcher earldoms
- Motte and bailey castle
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- Royal authority and control
- Strategic warfare
- Submission and fealty
- Establishing control
Using Bailey in the exam
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