GUARDHOUSE
A building used for the accommodation of a military guard and/or the detainment of prisoners.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| GATEHOUSE | A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known. |
| WATCH HOUSE | A house or hut for a nightwatchman; including parish watch houses in churchyards and private watch houses, eg. in dockyards, factories, etc. |
