---
title: Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry
author: Myrabella
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8757/motte-and-bailey-castle-bayeux-tapestry/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---
# Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry
_Authored by Myrabella_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8757.jpg)
## Image Caption
A detail from the [Bayeux tapestry](https://www.worldhistory.org/Bayeux_Tapestry/) showing the motte and bailey structure of Dinan during the 11th century Norman [conquest](https://www.worldhistory.org/warfare/) of [Britain](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Britain/). The wooden palisade sits atop the motte or mound. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Myrabella. (2018, May 16). Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Myrabella. "Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 16, 2018. .
### MLA
Myrabella. "Motte and Bailey Castle, Bayeux Tapestry." *World History Encyclopedia*, 16 May 2018, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bayeux_Tapestry_scene19_detail_Castle_Dinan.jpg) by [**Myrabella**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bayeux_Tapestry_scene19_detail_Castle_Dinan.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 16 May 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.