We trace the origins of the castle in the feudal system that emerged in France c.900 CE, and look at the early motte-and-bailey castle, used by the Normans to subjugate England and Wales in the ...

Introduced motte and bailey castles to England to keep their knights and soldiers safe. King David I lived in England during the time of the Norman rule. ... Draw and label a motte and bailey castle.

Duffus Castle in Moray is an example of a motte and bailey castle in Scotland. The first style of castle was called a motte and bailey. Duffus Castle in Moray is an example of a motte and bailey ...

There are many examples of Norman Motte-and-Bailey castles up and down the country, but few are quite as impressive as ...

It is a Norman-era motte-and-bailey castle, built about 800 years ago. Since the National Trust obtained the land three years ago, this is the first chance it has had to clear the site of the ...