BARMKIN
A medieval defensive enclosure, usually attached to a tower house.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| PELE HOUSE | An uncrenellated, strong, fortified dwelling, of between two and four storeys, built mainly from the mid 14th to the 17th century. |
| TOWER HOUSE | A permanently occupied, fortified residence, built from the mid-14th to the 17th century. Tower-houses are rectilinear in plan, often with one or more additional wings, and provide accommodation on several storeys. |
