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 |