A motte-and-bailey castle is a European fortification with a wooden or stone keep situated on a raised area of ground called a motte, accompanied by a walled courtyard, or bailey, surrounded by a …

The meaning of MOTTE is mound, hill; especially : a hill serving as a site for a Norman castle in Britain.

motte (mɒt) n. a mound surmounted by a tower, which together with a bailey comprised an early Norman castle.

Geography: hills & mountains (Definition of motte from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

The motte is a raised mound of earth, often artificial, that typically supports a wooden or stone tower. This elevated position provided a strategic advantage, offering a better vantage point for observation …

Motte and bailey castles were a revolutionary form of fortification introduced by the Normans in the 11th century, quickly transforming medieval warfare and defense.

Definition of motte noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A castle sitting on a motte may be surrounded by a moat. Although the terms refer to different topographical features, they sound similar because both come from the Old French word “mote,” …

Motte: A motte is a mound forming the site of a castle or settlement, typically a variety of artificial or enhanced natural rise in the topography that served as a defensive and observational platform.

Motte definition: A copse or small stand of trees on a prairie.