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Tao alexis: /* Village Bailey */

2025-01-18T19:02:50Z

Village Bailey

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Village Bailey

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Village Bailey

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Village Bailey

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2025-01-18T19:01:25Z

Village Bailey

Tao alexis at 19:01, 18 January 2025

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Tao alexis: /* Bailey Hamlet */

2023-09-05T05:58:17Z

Bailey Hamlet

Tao alexis: /* Hamlet Bailey */

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Hamlet Bailey

Tao alexis: /* Hamlet Bailey */

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Hamlet Bailey

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-A '''bailey''' describes various evolutions of a wooden or stone [[Fortification (sage study)|fortification]] intended to enclose a [[Hamlet#Bailey Hamlet|hamlet]] or [[Yard (area)|yard]] that might include a [[Bakery|bakery]], kitchen, [[Chapel|chapel]], [[Storehouse|storehouses]], [[Stable|stables]], [[Barracks|barracks]], [[Smithy|forges]] and [[Workshop|workshops]].  In it original form, the "bailey" describes a simple [[Palisade|palisade]] wall that may or may not include a [[Ditches & Moats|protective ditch]].  With time, as a [[Settlements|settlement]] grows, the original [[Construction (sage study)|wooden construction]] is replaced with stone.  Many early baileys include an adjoined defensive mound called a "[[Motte (fortification)|motte]]," that's later fashioned into a [[Citadel|citadel]].  Eventually, the bailey and motte are transformed into a full [[Castle|castle]] — though castles that are built whole still use the terminology of "bailey" to describe one or more yards connected to the main fortification.
+'''Baileys''' are fortified enclosures, often forming part of a [[Fortification (sage study)|fortification]], designed to protect a [[Hamlet#Bailey Hamlet|hamlet]] or [[Yard (area)|yard]]. These enclosures commonly include key structures such as a [[Bakery|bakery]], kitchen, [[Chapel|chapel]], [[Storehouse|storehouses]], [[Stable|stables]], [[Barracks|barracks]], [[Smithy|forges]] and [[Workshop|workshops]]. Originally, a bailey refers to a simple [[Palisade|palisade]] wall, which may or may not be accompanied by a [[Ditches & Moats|protective ditch]]. Over time, as the [[Settlements|settlement]] expands, the wooden construction is often replaced with stone, increasing the fortification's resilience.
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-The moat, if possible, was formed by diverting a stream or part of a river with [[Dam|dams]] or ditches, the water being held by a second dam to maintain a proper level before being released back to its natural course.  The point where the dam releases the moat serves as a good place for a [[Gristmill|gristmill]] or other like construction.
+In many cases, early baileys were constructed alongside a defensive mound known as a "[[Motte (fortification)|motte]]," which would later be developed into a [[Citadel|citadel]]. As fortifications evolved, these early baileys and mottes were eventually transformed into full [[Castle|castles]]. Even in castles constructed as a unified whole, the term "bailey" continues to describe one or more enclosed yards linked to the main structure.
 == Bailey Hamlet ==
-The '''[[Bailey Hamlet|bailey hamlet]]''' calls for the construction of a stakewall, or palisade, surrounding a community's chief buildings.  This type of fortification can be found around hamlets with 2 [[Hammer (symbol)|hammers]] in [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] or [[Type-5 Hex|type-5 hexes]].  Made of sharpened tree trunks planted in the ground and bound together, bailey palisades vary between 10 and 13 ft.  The bailey can be readily rebuilt when called for with materials on hand; in short-term conflicts, they are effective against raiders and large vermin.
+The [[Bailey Hamlet|bailey hamlet]] involves the construction of a stakewall, or palisade, encircling the community's key buildings. This form of fortification is common in hamlets with 2 [[Hammer (symbol)|hammers]] located within [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] or [[Type-5 Hex|type-5 hexes]]. Bailey palisades are constructed from sharpened tree trunks driven into the ground and bound together, creating walls that typically range from 10 to 13 feet in height. These fortifications can be quickly rebuilt with available materials when necessary, making them a practical defense during short-term conflicts. They are particularly effective against raiders and large vermin.
-Type-6 baileys don't employ a moat, but a ditch with thorny brush and buried stakes make a useful alternative.
+In type-6 baileys, a moat is not employed. Instead, defensive measures include a ditch reinforced with thorny brush and buried stakes, offering a simple but effective alternative to a water-filled barrier.  Because of it's defenses, bailey hamlets are typically located in areas prone to conflict or where there is a need to protect against raiders, wild animals or monstrous threats. Inside the palisade, the layout is intentionally compact with buildings clustered together to maximise the effectiveness of the defensive perimeter and to allow defenders to patrol efficiently. These hamlets often serve as the foundation for larger settlements with their wooden palisades later replaced by stone walls as the community grows and resources become available. The bailey design prioritises practicality and security, providing a critical first step in establishing frontier settlements.
 == Motte ==
-With a type-5 [[Infrastructure|infrastructure]], the motte is added to the same approximate bailey that also appears in type-6 hexes.  Simple mottes are flattened hill some 30 ft. high and 120 ft. in diameter.  This construction is supported by a moat where sufficient water is available or a fortified ditch otherwise.  It's common for a hamlet to be located where a motte occurs naturally; otherwise it must be physically built with wooden shovels, picks and hand-barrows, requiring an estimated 1,000 man-hours of work.
+Mottes were primarily defensive features, serving as elevated platforms that provided a commanding view of the surrounding area, allowing defenders to spot threats well in advance. The height of the motte also gave archers and other ranged combatants a significant advantage, as they could fire down on attackers while remaining relatively protected. These structures were often crowned by a wooden or stone keep, which acted as a final point of defense.
 == Village Bailey ==
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 [[Barbican]]<br>
 [[Block House]]<br>
 [[Garrison]]<br>
 [[Guardpost]]<br>
 [[Keep]]<br>
 [[Military Stables]]<br>
 [[The Adventure]]
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 The moat, if possible, was formed by diverting a stream or part of a river with [[Dam|dams]] or ditches, the water being held by a second dam to maintain a proper level before being released back to its natural course.  The point where the dam releases the moat serves as a good place for a [[Gristmill|gristmill]] or other like construction.
-== Hamlet Bailey ==
+== Bailey Hamlet ==
-The simplest form of bailey calls for the construction of a stakewall, or palisade, surrounding the community's chief buildings.  This type of fortification can be found around hamlets with 2 [[Hammer (symbol)|hammers]] in [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] or [[Type-5 Hex|type-5 hexes]].  Made of sharpened tree trunks planted in the ground and bound together, bailey palisades vary between 10 and 13 ft.  The bailey can be readily rebuilt when called for with materials on hand; in short-term conflicts, they are effective against raiders and large vermin.
+One form of [[Bailey Hamlet|bailey]] calls for the construction of a stakewall, or palisade, surrounding a community's chief buildings.  This type of fortification can be found around hamlets with 2 [[Hammer (symbol)|hammers]] in [[Type-6 Hex|type-6]] or [[Type-5 Hex|type-5 hexes]].  Made of sharpened tree trunks planted in the ground and bound together, bailey palisades vary between 10 and 13 ft.  The bailey can be readily rebuilt when called for with materials on hand; in short-term conflicts, they are effective against raiders and large vermin.
 Type-6 baileys don't employ a moat, but a ditch with thorny brush and buried stakes make a useful alternative.