Castles

Evolution Of Medieval Castles

By mmalbas
  • Stone Keep
    Jan 1, 1066

    Stone Keep

    The stone keep replaced the Motte and Bailey Castles. The stone keep was a central feature with a few windows. The bailey was now outside the castles
  • Concentric Castle
    Jan 8, 1277

    Concentric Castle

    Concentric castle was developed in the 12th and 13th centuries. They were best protection against attack. The concentric castle has two main walls mainly built for deffence. Torrents positioned at intervals
  • Motte and Bailey

    Motte and Bailey

    Motte was a large hill seperated from the bailey which is the village by a bridge it could be removed if the bailey was invaded with enemies. The Motte and Bailey was surronded by a ditch or a moat
  • Period: to May 28, 1277

    Evolution of catles