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Castles
parts of medieval European castles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An early form of castle where a large mound an early castle form: a mound of dirt was built up then a wooden fortification was placed on top. | motte-and-bailey |
| A courtyard or open space surrounded by walls | bailey |
| Early years a stand-alone structure;later the main tower around which the rest of the fortifications were built | keep |
| A metal or wood grate that was dropped vertically just inside the main gate to the castle. | portcullis |
| A body of water surrounding the outer wall of a castle. | moat |
| A wooden bridge in front of the main gate of the castle. Early structures moved horizontally, later could be raised or lowered. | drawbridge |
| A stone structure that protected the gate of a castle. A gatehouse. | barbican |
| The structures at the tops of the walls surrounding a castle. | battlements |
| A walkway is built right up against the outer wall of the castle to reach the battlements. | ramparts |
| A projection used as additional support for walls. | buttress |
| Slots in the walls and structures that were used to shoot arrows through. | arrow loops |
| The stone walls around a castle. | curtain wall |
| An early form of castle where a large mound an early castle form: a mound of dirt was built up then a wooden fortification was placed on top. | motte-and-bailey |
| A courtyard or open space surrounded by walls | bailey |
| Early years a stand-alone structure;later the main tower around which the rest of the fortifications were built | keep |
| A metal or wood grate that was dropped vertically just inside the main gate to the castle. | portcullis |
| A body of water surrounding the outer wall of a castle. | moat |
| A wooden bridge in front of the main gate of the castle. Early structures moved horizontally, later could be raised or lowered. | drawbridge |
| A stone structure that protected the gate of a castle. A gatehouse. | barbican |
| The structures at the tops of the walls surrounding a castle (there are two words for this). | battlements |
| A walkway is built right up against the outer wall of the castle to reach the battlements. | ramparts |
| A projection used as additional support for walls. | buttress |
| Slots in the walls and structures that were used to shoot arrows through. | arrow loops |
| The stone walls around a castle. | curtain wall |
| A large room located in the inner ward, this was the main meeting and dining area and used by everyone who lived in the castle. | The Great Hall |
| The structures at the tops of the walls surrounding a castle (there are two words for this). | crenellations |
| Projecting parapets or platforms situated at the top of a castle hanging over and past castle walls. Similar to a balcony. | machicolations |
| Holes in the floors of machicolations used for dropping various missiles on enemies. Also called murder holes. | meutrieres |
| Toilet or latrine | garderobe |
| A room in the castle called the Lords and Ladies Chamber, or the Great Chamber. It was used as a bedroom by the lord and lady of the castle - it also afforded some privacy for the noble family of the castle | solar |
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