History GCSE

Motte and bailey layouts

What Motte and bailey layouts means in History GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of Motte and bailey layouts

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A raised mound with an enclosed courtyard, suited to quick defence.

OCR · Castles: Form and Function c.1000–1750 (J410/12 and J410/13) - The appearance and layout of Kenilworth Castle at different times in its history

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Castles: Form and Function c.1000–1750 (J410/12 and J410/13) - The appearance and layout of Kenilworth Castle at different times in its history (OCR GCSE)

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