TIMBER TOWERS, raised at castles and on mottes, have not been subject to the kind of extensive research coverage given to masonry examples. This article examines the evidence for medieval timber motte towers in Britain. Their shape and dimensions are discussed and their durability. The use of timber is explored in terms of its contribution to the tangible and intangible qualities of towers and fortifications. The article concludes with an examination of Hen Domen in Wales, and demonstrates that a broader approach to understanding these features can provide insights on medieval expressions of lordship and authority.

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中世纪木材莫特塔

TIMBER TOWERS，在城堡和山丘上长大，并没有受到对砖石例子的广泛研究。本文考察了英国中世纪木材莫特塔的证据。讨论了它们的形状和尺寸以及它们的耐用性。木材的使用是根据其对塔楼和防御工事的有形和无形品质的贡献来探索的。文章最后对威尔士的 Hen Domen 进行了考察，并证明了理解这些特征的更广泛方法可以提供对中世纪贵族和权威表达的见解。