Which consequence resulted when using timber framing during the building construction of medieval motte-and-bailey fortifications?

💡 Explanation

Increased susceptibility to breaches occurred due to wood being flammable, therefore, easily ignited by siege weaponry during attacks via mechanical creep, rather than stone fortifications; because of this timber burns leading to fort collapses faster.

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