Which increased risk resulted from using the motte-and-bailey castle design during early medieval sieges?

💡 Explanation

Concentrated projectile bombardment was a major problem because the motte provided an elevated platform for attackers. This elevation amplified the range and impact of siege weapons aiming at the bailey's interior, therefore creating vulnerabilities exposed to damage, rather than structurally targeting walls or the motte itself.

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