Surviving Motte-and-Bailey Castles Today

Many motte-and-bailey castles remain, often modified or restored. Notable examples:

• Castle Rising (England)
• Château Gaillard (France)
• Chepstow Castle (Wales)
• Dundrum Castle (Ireland)
• Ludlow Castle (England)
• Skenfrith Castle (England)
• Tonbridge Castle (England)

These early medieval fortifications (mound + enclosed courtyard) evolved into stone castles but retain their original form in many cases.