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| a narrow vertical slit cut into the wall through which arrows could be fired from inside |
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| flat space between the base of the curtain wall and the inner edge of the moat; level area sparating ditch from bank |
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| projecting stone breastwork shouldering and strenthing a wall. |
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| narrow, arched bridge against the structure |
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| a mobile, heavy wooden bridge which was drawn up or let down at will denying or allowing access over a moat to the gatehouse |
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| a strong stone tower; main tower; donjon; stronghold |
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| low wall on outer side of main wall |
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| a heavy timber or metal grill that protected the castle entrance; dropped vertically between grooves to block barbican |
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| small tower, round or polygonal; usually a lookout with a spiral staircase |
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