Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry

Illustration

Mark Cartwright
by Myrabella
published on 16 May 2018
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A detail from the Bayeux tapestry showing the motte and bailey structure of Dinan during the 11th century Norman conquest of Britain. The wooden palisade sits atop the motte or mound. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)

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