Motte
noun
A high, round hill that a castle is built on in middle ages.
The old castle was built on a motte overlooking the river.
Often appears as...
- motte and bailey
- motte castle
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A term used in biology for a clump or tuft, often of hairs or wool.
The deer's coat was rough, except for the motte at its tail.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A high, round hill that a castle is built on in middle ages.
The old castle was built on a motte overlooking the river.
Often appears as...
- motte and bailey
- motte castle
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A term used in biology for a clump or tuft, often of hairs or wool.
The deer's coat was rough, except for the motte at its tail.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Fortification
Usually refers to earthen mounds for medieval castle defense in Europe.
During our visit to France, we saw a motte with ruins of an ancient stronghold.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinctive Landscape
The motte is distinctly visible as a raised area in the terrain.
You can spot the motte from a distance by its elevation above the surrounding land.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Position
Mottes were built for strategic surveillance and defense purposes.
Enemies found it hard to invade, as the motte provided a panoramic view for the defenders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Fortification
Usually refers to earthen mounds for medieval castle defense in Europe.
During our visit to France, we saw a motte with ruins of an ancient stronghold.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinctive Landscape
The motte is distinctly visible as a raised area in the terrain.
You can spot the motte from a distance by its elevation above the surrounding land.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Position
Mottes were built for strategic surveillance and defense purposes.
Enemies found it hard to invade, as the motte provided a panoramic view for the defenders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Fortification
Usually refers to earthen mounds for medieval castle defense in Europe.
During our visit to France, we saw a motte with ruins of an ancient stronghold.
Pro Tip 2/3Distinctive Landscape
The motte is distinctly visible as a raised area in the terrain.
You can spot the motte from a distance by its elevation above the surrounding land.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategic Position
Mottes were built for strategic surveillance and defense purposes.
Enemies found it hard to invade, as the motte provided a panoramic view for the defenders.
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