After William the Conqueror became King, it was important that he was able to defend his rule - there was still opposition to his rule. Castles were the way that he did this. They were used to keep him and his supporters safe from those that still were not happy about his invasion and were also used to house important people as they travelled up and down the country.
The first type of castle that he built were Motte and Bailey castles. They were made out of wood and consisted of two parts - the Motte and the Bailey.
The Motte was a defensive mound to make it harder for the attackers to penetrate the castle, and the Bailey was where the animals and soldiers lived.
This type of castle was quick to build when William's troops and followers were unwanted in certain areas. It was also easy to defend though it's weakness was that it was easy to burn down - it was made out of wood.
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