Norman castle
Conqueror's stone keep
A Norman castle is a medieval fortification built by the Normans, particularly following the 1066 conquest of England.
These castles typically featured motte-and-bailey construction—an earthen mound topped with a wooden or stone keep, surrounded by an enclosed courtyard.
Stone versions followed, with thick walls and square towers.
The Norman castles across England served as symbols of conquest and control.
- portcullisVertical sliding castle gate
- moatDefensive water ditch
- drawbridgeHinged castle entrance span
- barbicanOuter defensive tower
- keepRetain or fortified tower
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