How Castles Made Norman England

The episode traces how William of Normandy used motte‑and‑bailey fortifications to establish military and administrative control across England after 1066. It shows that these wooden keeps evolved into stone castles that functioned as miniature courts, tax hubs and symbols of royal power, shaping local politics for centuries. By exploring the evidence from surviving structures, chronicles and legal records, we see how this network of fortresses laid a lasting foundation for Norman governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices