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May 6, 1066
Motte and Bailey castles in England
After the Norman conquest that was lead by William the conquerer motte and bailey castles were built in England. -
Nov 26, 1069
First Stonekeep castles
In order for William the conquerer to show no mercy to the english, he build stone keep castles as it is stronger than a motte and bailey castle and it is easier to defend. -
Jun 19, 1278
Concentric castles
King Edwad I was the first to build a concentric castle which is a castle within a castle it was designed by him. The concentric castle came after the stone keep castle improving the defense system -
May 19, 1300
Castles went into decline and then to its eventual demise
When gunpowder was invented castles were weak so battles were often in open fields and not in castles so castles were not much of a use and it is a waste of money if they build everything for nothing. -
Jun 6, 1450
Castles is living quarters for royalty
Since defensive castles were in delcine kings spent their money on castle which is more suitable for a living the space that is luxurious and have to not worry about being attacked. -
First Motte and Bailey castle
The first was built at Mont Glonme on the river Loire in France and it was made out of timber.
