BARBICAN
Any earthworks, walling, bastion or fortified outwork, or combination of these, generally with ditch or moat.
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Related Terms
Term | Note |
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GATE | A moveable structure used to allow or prevent passage through an opening, usually in a wall, fence or other barrier. |
GATE TOWER | A tower, containing a gate, built into the walls of a town, castle or similar fortification. |
TOWN DEFENCES | Defensive fortifications, such as ramparts, ditches and stone walls, built to defend a town or city. |