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Horseshoe towers were rounded on the side that extended outwards from the castle wall, providing the curved wall for deflecting projectiles, and the back end of the tower facing the inside of the castle was square, allowing more internal space.
14 sie 2023 · The second part of the medieval castle consisted of out-buildings with an exterior courtyard, stables, and training facilities for the garrison or knights. Then there was the inner part of the castle which consisted of the residence.
Uncover the typical Medieval castle layout, and the different rooms, chambers and parts of a typical Medieval castle: from gatehouse to toilet!
15 cze 2018 · The walkway along the higher and interior part of a wall which often gives access to the higher floors of towers within the wall. Typically protected by battlements.
A castle’s tower was a fortified structure that provided flanking fire. Rectangular towers gave a good amount of usable internal space. Round ones, or drum towers, were better against siege technology.
15 mar 2018 · Keep, Donjon, or Great Tower-generally the central main tower built in the inner ward which was the tallest and strongest structure in the castle and gave a commanding view of all fighting positions. Usually served as the ruling lord’s residence since it was the safest place.
The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as ...
