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Motte-and-bailey castle

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Long ago, people built castles. These castles had a big hill. A tall house sat on top. A yard sat next to it. This helped keep people safe. It was a smart way to live.

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Motte & Bailey.png
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Topcliffe Castle plan.jpg
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Castle Pulverbatch.jpg
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Launceston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 22242.jpg
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Topcliffe Castle and Cock Lodge in North...
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Clifford Mound Crosssection.jpg
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Bayeux Tapestry scene19 detail Castle Dinan.jpg
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Donjon chateau a motte saint sylvain.jpg
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