reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle

C42976
concept

A reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle is a historically informed replica of an early medieval fortification featuring a raised earth mound (motte) topped by a wooden or stone keep and an enclosed courtyard (bailey) surrounded by defensive walls and ditches.

Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Norman earthwork fortification 1

Instances (2)

Instance Via concept surface
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
Granard Motte Norman earthwork fortification