This is an imaginative reconstruction of a motte-and-bailey castle. These castles were first seen in Normandy and England in the 11-th century. The castle consists of a wooden tower on an earth mound connected to a bailey or courtyard.
The courtyard known as the bailey contains the stables, great hall, kitchens, chapel and two peasant huts.
A wooden tower stands on the motte or mound which has been made by piling up earth excavated from the ditch. The tower, which can only be entered at first-floor level by a ladder, contains the lord's living-room, with sleeping chambers above and a cellar below.
I have tried to keep the lot as close to the period as possible, so therefore you will find no electronic devices such as TV, computer, fridge, fire alarm etc on this lot. To maintain the historical accuracy you might like to download the Fade Industries "Seasoned" Pantry from
http://djssims.com/, "which is a specially modified fridge that will only allow you to store home grown fruits and veggies, or fish caught from the pond. Additionally, it does not come with any food like every other Maxis fridge."
Statistics:Lot Size: 5x4
Episodes Required: I have included two versions -
1) Motte and Bailey - Seasons which needs all expansion packs from Original Sims 2 up to SEASONS
2) Motte and Bailey - AL which needs all expansion packs from Original Sims 2 up to APARTMENT LIFE. (uses ceilings that are more appropriate to the era)
Stuff Packs: Happy Holiday Stuff, Glamour Life Stuff, Family Fun Stuff
Custom Content Included:Wood light wall by neirike, which is part of the wooden wallpaper and floor set
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=207136Floor Mattress - Single by Atavera (retired)
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?p=1530813#post1530813Stable door by feeEssen
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=232889 and
http://www.sims2-feeEssen.deWood church altar table by DBCAB, part of Church Set
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=183075Antique Cooking Fireplace by Maylin
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=234925Ladder with custom animations by Marvine
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=241795Stockade Fence design 2 by tigdadx4, part of 10 Privacy Fences W/ Matching Gates
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=251296Stool in Old Wood recolour by UK1967, part of Recoloured Medieval Collection
http://linna.modthesims2.com/download.php?t=208379Medieval Sack by UK1967, part of Medieval Collection (Part 2)
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=208325Horizontal log floor by lollipop69_69, part of Natural Pine Log Set
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=234266Roof Recolour in light straw by Corvidophile2, which is part of "The Dark Project" build set
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=232462Twotile rounded door by Lethe_s and Corvidophile2, which is part of "The Dark Project
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=232462Medieval Bathroom, Medieval Part II and Medieval Part III by taroo
http://www.tarox4sims2.de/I would like to say thank you to the above creators for allowing their items to be uploaded with lots, and I apologize if I have forgotten anyone.
If you have any problems with the castle, such as the lot not appearing in the Lots & Houses bin, please let me know.
