Thesaurus Term/Concept: MOTTE AND BAILEY

Identifier 68842
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note An early form of castle consisting of a flat-top steep-sided earthen mound, supporting a wooden tower, and a bailey.

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Context Record
Monument Type MSO8841 Bury Castle, Brompton Regis (Monument)
Monument Type MSO9412 Dunster Castle (Building)
Monument Type MDE1056 Holwell Castle Motte and Bailey, Parracombe (Monument)