Castle building

Cards (4)

  • Castles
    A statement of Norman power, embodied the strength of the new rulers of England
  • William built Castles EVERYWHERE
  • Motte and Bailey Castle
    • Took 4-9 months to build (extremely quick)
    • Built in strategic positions - main roads, river crossings, in the sight of Saxon people to instill the idea of Norman power
  • Castles were built to instill the idea of Norman power