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Explain why motte and bailey castles were built throughout England (12 marks)

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They were built to help maintain peace

Step-by-step explanation:

In northern England and elsewhere, William seized land from rebellious Saxon nobles and reassigned it to Norman nobles and knights. In return, they had to build a motte and bailey to protect William's interests in the local area.

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