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- 3. Early Castles Keep - safest part of the castle Motte - defensive mound of earth Moat - this made it harder to reach the walls Palisade - these were made of wood Bailey - large walled area where the soldiers and animals lived Bridge - from the Motte to the Bailey
- 4. How much do you remember? Keep Motte Moat Bailey Which do you think are the weakest parts of the castle and why? ?