Were there Mote's around the Castle?

          

              What is a mote?  A mote is a lake like river or pond around a castle. Not all castles had mote's but they were very helpful, especially when the castle is being attacked by enemies.  Mote's could sometimes have things in them so if somebody swam through they would get eaten.

               Mote's had bridges that could sometimes be lifted up so when they were being attacked the enemy couldn't get in.  The bridges were also there so they could get out to trade or to go attack another enemy or even to travel.