Medieval Glossary

Motte-and-Bailey

A type of castle in which earthen mounds with one or multiple towers were surrounded with ditches and palisades.

Related term(s): Castle; Motte; Bailey; Palisade
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 09.05.04

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