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Motte and Bailey castles were built out of wood because it was cheap to buy, light to carry and could be built really quickly and with ease. A motte and bailey castle would have been built in a matter of weeks. Also it meant the motte would not collapse

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because they didn't have any other strong materials. also sand castles were for the beach.

To start with there were mote and bailey castles made out of wood because they didn't use stone then and wood was strong against arrows spears and other weapons. also wood castles did not take long to build and didn't use many resources. at the most a wood castle would take about a year. after 1100 stone castles were used because rebels and invaders started to burn the wood. they changed to stone as it was stronger in every aspect even if it took a lot longer to make.

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How did castles differ between 1066 and 1558?

In 1066 Castles where only made of wood and earth ( Motte and Bailey Castle), but around 1558 castles where built of strong stone, with thick inner walls and turrets. (Concentric Castle. Castles started off as weak and not good at defence or attack, but over the years they have been improved for battles and for more people. For example: The Concentric castle took years to make because it had inner walls made of thick stone. Castles changed because when a place expands and changes, castles need to get bigger and better with it. Also, they need to be prepared for enemy attacks.


What were castles made from in the middle ages?

bricks or wood


Why were castles built and when were the earliest ones built what were new and old castles made of?

The earliest castles were Norman Motte and Bailey castles during the Medieval period of 1066 to 1153. Motte and Bailey were built on top on hilltops and a high and extremely steep mound was built which had very steep sides and a Tower was built on top of it. The process of excavating the earth to build the massive mound, which was the motte, created a highly convenient defensive ditch at the base of the motte and surrounding the whole of the bailey. The ditch became known as the Moat. These castles were made of wood. From 1154-1485 the castles builders were the Plantagenet English Kings. These great old castles were built for Medieval warfare and defence and new parts of the castle were designed for this. These were made of stone instead of wood because wood caught fire in battle.


Why were motte and bailey castles quick to build?

because they are made from wood.


When were concentric castles built?

A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them

Related questions

Why by the 1200s most castles were built of stone instead of wood?

The oldest medieval castles were made in the 9th century AD. They were made until the end of the middle ages.


What were castles made out of after wood?

Castles were made out of wood because there was probably no other material!


The 11th century castles were made out of?

11th century castles were made out of wood.


What is the difference between castles from 1066 to1500?

The difference between castles in 1066 and now.


What were the first castles made of and what were they made of later?

Early castles were made of wood, and were built on small hills. Later castles were usually made of stone, though when a castle was needed quickly it might still be made of wood, and some castles were made of brick.


What were castles originally made from?

The Normans introduced the first proper castles, starting with the wooden Motte and Bailey castles to England following their victory at The Battle of Hastings in 1066.


Were there any castles before 1066?

There Was Castles Before 1066 But They Were Not Recorded So Therefore No - One Knows About Them, But There Definitely Was Castles Before Then, Hope This Helps xx


How did castles differ between 1066 and 1558?

In 1066 Castles where only made of wood and earth ( Motte and Bailey Castle), but around 1558 castles where built of strong stone, with thick inner walls and turrets. (Concentric Castle. Castles started off as weak and not good at defence or attack, but over the years they have been improved for battles and for more people. For example: The Concentric castle took years to make because it had inner walls made of thick stone. Castles changed because when a place expands and changes, castles need to get bigger and better with it. Also, they need to be prepared for enemy attacks.


What were Norman castles made of?

This depends on what type of castle your referring to. In the Norman times, there were two different types of castles built. There were Motte and Bailey castles and Stone keep castles (Stone castles). The Motte and Bailey castles were made out of wood and the Stone keep castles were made out of stone (obviously).


How did William defend his wooden castles in 1066?

how did the castles defend in 1215


Why did castles need to improve after 1066?

no


What castles were made from?

Stones Wood Motte and Baily( wood and stone)