A tower, containing a gate, built into the walls of a town, castle or similar fortification.
Related Terms
Term |
Note |
BARBICAN |
Any earthworks, walling, bastion or fortified outwork, or combination of these, generally with ditch or moat. |
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. |