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William the Conqueror introduced the Motte and Bailey castle to England after defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
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The first Stone Keep Castle, the White Tower was built by William the Conqueror in London to dominate the local inhabitants. The White Tower was very tall and was built of stone. On each corner of the castle there are towers which oversee the land.
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Less and less castles were being constructed due to the large costs and gunpowder was brought to England from China and gunpowder was a better defense and cost a lot less.
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Henry III starts expansions on the White Tower.
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Henry III surrenders the White Tower to Simon de Montfort.
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The first Concentric Castle, the Caerphilly castle was built by Henry III in Britain. The concentric castle consisted of an inner ward and an outer wall.
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Edward I builds St. Thomas' Tower and the Traitor's gate.
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Fortified Manor houses were first built. They were built more for luxury instead of defence.
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The first type of castle the motte and bailey was built in Europe. It was built completely out of wood. The Motte and Bailey had two parts, the motte which was the tower on top of a hill, and the bailey the land below hill which also had a wooden wall around it, and around that was a moat.
