Castle Type Motte-and-Bailey

A conquest-era fortress established immediately after the Norman invasion of England.

A border fortress built to defend northern England during Anglo-Scottish conflicts.

A Norman island stronghold later expanded into a major artillery and defensive site.

A coastal Norman castle that protected important routes along southern England.

A long-inhabited fortress known for its medieval defenses and noble family connections.

A fortified Norman settlement combining castle defenses with a nearby planned medieval town.

A royal Norman fortress that later became associated with English kings and civil conflict.

A circular medieval castle with Norman origins connected to Cornwall’s feudal history.

A dramatic hilltop castle overlooking the Peak District and tied to early Norman administration.

A fortified medieval residence surrounded by defensive earthworks and later stone walls.