Which mechanism caused timber-framed fortifications like motte-and-baileys to degrade relatively quickly?

💡 Explanation

When timber is exposed to moisture and oxygen, fungal decomposition occurs because enzymes break down the cellulose/lignin, leading to weakening of the wood. Therefore rotting and accelerated degradation results, rather than erosion, seismic fractures, or combustion which require different environmental conditions .

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