Military Control - Held a Garrison of Knights to put down rebellions
Administration - Implemented Law and Order, collected taxes and controlled trade routes
Defence - For Norman settlements and their Lords
Overall symbol of power
How many castles were built in Wales?
300 by 1125
What examples of castles are there that were used for Military Control?
Rhuddlan and Chepstow - Built on rivers and were used as springboards for future attacks
What examples of castles are there that were used for Administration?
Montgomery Castle - Built on 3 trade routes connecting to Shrewsbury and would've been used for taxation
What examples of castles are there that were used for Defence?
Montgomery is one of the 5 most significant castles mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) as it was built right on the Welsh border to prevent raiders raiding England
What examples of castles are there that were used for Control and Power?
Chepstow Castle - Built on top of a cliff, and with its great tower it asserted power over the local population
Cardiff Castle - A Motte and Bailey Castle built on the site of an existing Roman Fort, to associate its power with the once successful Roman Empire
