Castle building

• 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