Wooden motte and bailey castles, providing they served their purpose and were located properly, were often rebuilt as stone structures when the Norman lords felt more secure.

We trace the origins of the castle in the feudal system that emerged in France c.900 CE, and look at the early motte-and-bailey castle, used by the Normans to subjugate England and Wales in the ...

Welshpool's motte and bailey castle is located between the town's bypass and a supermarket The site of a 12th Century castle - one of Welshpool's earliest settlements - could become a tourist ...

Appleby Castle in the UK is on the market for around $12 million. It's a 12th-century motte-and-bailey castle, with Norman foundations and an Ancient Roman past. The grand property has 22 bedrooms ...

Motte and bailey castles were a form of castle structure that enabled the new Norman conquerors of England and Wales to secure areas of land quickly and cheaply. The Normans needed a castle design ...

The site of a 12th Century castle - one of Welshpool's earliest settlements - could become a tourist attraction. Proposals include clearing overgrown land so people can explore the motte and ...