Castle architecture
24 entries in the Castle Architecture compendium.
Albarrana towerDetached defensive towers built by Muslims in Iberia.AngstlochA narrow floor hole in medieval castles leading to a basement.Bailey (castle)A leveled courtyard enclosed by a curtain wall in a fortification.Outer baileyDefended outer enclosure protecting the inner bailey of a castle.BarbetteA gun emplacement type used in forts, ships, and aircraft.BattlementA parapet with gaps for defense and a symbol of status.Bent entranceA narrow, turning gate passage to slow attackers.BergfriedA free-standing fighting tower not designed for permanent habitation.Butter-churn towerTwo-part defensive tower with a narrower upper observation section.ButtressArchitectural structure built against or projecting from a wall.Cabinet (room)Private room serving as study or retreat in early modern Europe.Castle chapelChapels built within castles for religious and symbolic purposes.Castle wellProtected water source vital for castle survival during sieges.CisternWaterproof receptacle for storing liquids, especially rainwater.Corner towerFortified towers built at fortress corners to address defensive weaknesses.Curtain wall (fortification)Defensive wall between fortified towers or bastions.DanskerA castle toilet tower over running water.DrawbridgeA defensive bridge raised to deny entry to attackers.Elevated entranceAn upper-storey entrance used for defense in medieval castles.EmbrasureOpening in fortifications for firing weapons while remaining under cover.EnceinteThe main defensive enclosure of a fortification.Enclosure castleA fortified residence defended by walls and towers.Fortified gatewayA heavily fortified gateway element of castles or walled towns.Fortified towerDefensive tower used in castles and fortifications.
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