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Why were Motte and Bailey castles replaced by stone castles?

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Because they were stronger and more efficient
Stone keeps replaced Motte and Bailey castles because the keeps had many defensive mechanisms unlike the Motte and Bailey that were open to being set on fire. In addition, Stone castles were more durable unlike the Motte and Bailey that were made of wood.