KEEP
The major tower of a fortification, often acting as its last defence.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| FORTIFICATION | A work or installation with a primarily defensive purpose. Use FORT for prehistoric and early historic sites. |
| TOWER | A tall building, either round, rectangular or polygonal in plan, used for a variety of purposes, including defence, as a landmark, for the hanging of bells, industrial functions, etc. Use more specific term where known. |
