Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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This clip of an actor in role as a Norman, explains how they went about terrorising the local Anglo Saxon community with shock and awe, before building a Motte and Bailey Castle.

If you are looking for some teaching resources on why the Normans built castles or specifically, Motte Bailey or Square Keep Castles, then check out the links below to our shop on the TES Website:

Examples of castle topics on our TES shop:
Why did the Normans build castles: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12088559

Why did the Normans build Motte and Bailey Castles: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12089131

Why did the Normans build Square Keep Castles: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12097423

Why did the Normans build Square Keep Castles – Literacy Exercise – Free: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12105637

Market Place Activity: Why did castle design change over time: tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12107798

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