Key Term

Definition

Castle

Fortified building used for defence and control

Motte

Large mound of earth in a Norman castle

Bailey

Enclosed area beside the motte

Keep

Strong tower inside a castle

Palisade

Strong wooden fence used for defence

Cavalry

Soldiers who fight on horseback

Norman

People from Normandy who conquered England

Rebellion

Armed resistance against authority

Fortification

Structure built for defence

Tower of London

Famous Norman castle built by William