medieval motte
C5437
concept
A medieval motte is a raised earthwork mound, often artificial, that served as the elevated foundation for a fortified structure such as a wooden or stone keep in early castles.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| motte-and-bailey castle | 11 |
| medieval stone keep | 5 |
| motte | 2 |
| historic earthwork mound | 1 |
| medieval earthwork | 1 |
| medieval earthwork fortification | 1 |
| medieval motte canonical | 1 |
Instances (21)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Bass of Inverurie | medieval earthwork |
| Tour César | medieval stone keep |
| Tump Terret motte | — |
| Clifford's Tower | medieval stone keep |
| Berkhamsted Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Forbury Hill | historic earthwork mound |
| Tonbridge Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Callan Motte | medieval earthwork fortification |
| Okehampton Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Granard Motte | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Carisbrooke Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Duffus Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Bramber Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Totnes Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Donjon de Niort | medieval stone keep |
|
Seckington
surface form:
Seckington Castle
|
motte-and-bailey castle |
| White Tower of Issoudun | medieval stone keep |
| Donjon de Rouen | medieval stone keep |
| Eye Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |
| Castle Motte | motte |
| Clare Castle | motte-and-bailey castle |