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MOTTE - AND - BAILEY The very early but very effective type of Norman castle , constructed in hundreds all over the country . Basically it consisted of a mound with a ditch and a further area defended by another ditch and palisade .
MOTTE - AND - BAILEY The very early but very effective type of Norman castle , constructed in hundreds all over the country . Basically it consisted of a mound with a ditch and a further area defended by another ditch and palisade .
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Motte - and - bailey on naturally strong triangular site in loop of Wear . In spite of use as bishop's palace and university college , much original work remains including doorway to Pudey's Hall ' the most magnificent example of late ...
Motte - and - bailey on naturally strong triangular site in loop of Wear . In spite of use as bishop's palace and university college , much original work remains including doorway to Pudey's Hall ' the most magnificent example of late ...
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MERDON , Hampshire 4226 1138 D O Círcular ring - work sub - divided to provide bailey or barbican . On site of Iron Age fort ? Remains of curtain and tower . ( 80 ) . METTINGHAM , Suffolk 3689 Ic . 1342 C- H ? Site occupied by mediaeval ...
MERDON , Hampshire 4226 1138 D O Círcular ring - work sub - divided to provide bailey or barbican . On site of Iron Age fort ? Remains of curtain and tower . ( 80 ) . METTINGHAM , Suffolk 3689 Ic . 1342 C- H ? Site occupied by mediaeval ...
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