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Tales - Medieval
Castle -
Definitions
The architectural design may have varied
from castle to castle throughout history, but basic elements remained in the
design. Here are some of the structural components that made up a castle.
Bailey
The bailey was essentially the courtyard within the walled enclosure of the
castle.
Bastion
The portion of the wall that protruded from the primary structure. These
usually took an oval or round shape and angled sharply. The bastions
offered additional protection to the castle.
Drawbridge
A drawbridge was a long extension that could be drawn up or swiveled so that the
enemy could not enter the castle. Typically, a drawbridge lay over a moat,
which was a deep ditch filled with water.
Great Hall
The Great Hall was the primary living area of the resident lord. The Great
Hall also accommodated for feasts and banquets.
Keep (or Donjon)
The "keep" was the great tower. In earlier periods,
it was referred to as "donjon" by the Norman French. The Keep
was the structure designed for defense and residence of the overseeing lord.
Parapet
The parapet was the lower wall on the outside of the main wall of the castle.
Portcullis
The portcullis was "the heavy iron-tipped grille that could be lowered
quickly to block an entrance."
| REFERENCES |
Anatomy of the Castle, John Gibson
MetroBooks, (Imprint of Friedman/Fairfax Publishers), 2001
ISBN: 1-58663-194-2 (Excellent reference on castles) |
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