Castles

• What is the first set of castles built by William on landing?

  1066-71
• Why were the first castles built by William considered military fortresses?

  They were built to secure territories and control
• What routes were the castles built on to secure supply lines?

  Routes such as Dover and Canterbury
• How did the construction of castles help in consolidating land?

  It secured territories and controlled local populations
• What type of materials were often used in the construction of these castles?

  Often inorganic materials like stone
• Why were castles built quickly during this period?

  To respond to immediate military needs
• What was the purpose of building castles after rebellions?

  • To respond to rebellions in 1068-71
  • To control the Saxons
  • To establish military dominance
• What happened to houses in York during the castle construction period?

  They were knocked down for castles
• What was the significance of the castles built in places like York and Exeter?

  They were built to maintain control over the land
• How did the permanent castles serve as reminders of control over the land?

  They showcased Saxon dominance and authority
• What were the key features of the castles built in the Marcher earldoms?

  • Built to protect against Welsh invasions
  • Located strategically along important routes
  • Served as military strongholds
• How far apart were the castles built from each other?

  32 km apart
• What was the purpose of building numerous castles in the Marcher earldoms?

  To deal with trouble and maintain control
• How did the castles differ from those built by the Saxons?

  They were built for military purposes, not luxury
• What was the initial purpose of the castles built in the early stages?

  To maintain control over the Norman territories
• What was the significance of the castles built over existing Roman features?

  They utilized existing structures for military advantage
• How did the castles built by the Normans differ from those built by the Saxons?

  Norman castles were military-focused, Saxon castles were not
• What was the final outcome of the castle construction efforts?

  They established Norman control over the land
• What were the characteristics of the new wave of castle construction?

  • Built for military purposes
  • Focused on maintaining control
  • Utilized existing structures for efficiency
• What city was initially scrambled to keep ground?

  London
• What features were built over existing structures?

  Roman features
• Who built the military structures to maintain control?

  Normans
• How did the military structures differ from Saxon constructions?

  They were very different
• What was the purpose of the military structures built by the Normans?

  • To maintain control over the Normans
  • To establish dominance in the region
  • To deter rebellions
• What major event occurred in 1071 related to building?

  Majority built after rebellions
• What was the purpose of the castles built after 1071?

  To settle the country
• What was the castle building trend after 1071?

  Huge increase in castle building
• How did the number of castles change from 1071 to 1087?

  Increased from 35 to 500
• What happened to rebellions after 1087?

  No more rebellions occurred
• What was the purpose of the castles built after rebellions ceased?

  To serve different purposes
• What was the new emphasis of the Norman lords in castle building?

  To showcase wealth and status
• Where were many of the castles built?

  On the countryside side
• What does the location of castles suggest about the Norman lords' intentions?

  They wanted to display wealth
• What was a common feature of the castles built by the Normans?

  They were built to show off wealth
• What did the status symbols in castles represent?

  Wealth of the lords
• What was the architectural style of the castles built in 1071 onward?

  Similar to those built later
• How can evidence from the Bayeux Tapestry be used in castle comparisons?

  To compare with castles at Dinan
• What feature did Saxon burth-geats have?

  Similar features to Norman castles
• What did the status symbols in Saxon castles represent?

  Wealth of the Saxon lords
• What was the purpose of the castles built by the Normans after 1071?

  To show off their wealth