0 a small hill in the centre of a castle, on which a fort (= a military building designed to be defended from attack) is built --
The castle formed a motte, 78 ft by 68 ft across, protected by a stream that flowed around the motte to produce a moat.
It is situated on the scheduled site of a motte and bailey castle and a later moated manor house.
There is no visible stonework on the large motte.
A manmade hillock that still stands on this motte may once have been topped by a defensive tower.
A castle with earthen ramparts, a motte, and timber defences and buildings could have been constructed by an unskilled workforce.
Near to the church are the earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle.
Less than a mile to the north of this site are the earthwork remains of a medieval motte.
A motte and bailey design, the castle was surrounded by extensive protective earthworks and a deer park for hunting.
