Castles and Fortifications
A look at Castles and Fortifications throughout History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Sometimes referred to as a “Bulwark”, were angular structures that projected themselves outwards from the curtain wall of a defensive stru …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were heavy, vertically opening gates - most typically found in medieval fortresses. They were made of either wood or metal (or a combination of …
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31st Jul 2021 - In Medieval fortifications terms, the Shield Wall was the highest and strongest wall or tower section of a castle or related fortification, that was b …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were overhanging wall mounted turret housings, usually built into the sides of perimeter defensive walls. Developed in the 14th Century (and las …
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31st Jul 2021 - Basically, these were wooden defensive walls constructed around the perimeter of a village, settlement or military structure. Walls made from cut tree …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Reduit is a fortified structure (similar to a Citadel or Keep), used for defensive forces to fall back to when a breach of the basic perimeter …
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31st Jul 2021 - This design was quite simply nothing more than a walkway (from the French "Patrol Walk"). Incorporated into castle designs around the 12th/13th Centur …
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31st Jul 2021 - This term encompassed the main defensive enclosure of a castle or fortification. If in terms of a castle, this would mean then defensive line of curta …
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31st Jul 2021 - Termed as the outer defended enclosure of a Castle. Designed to protect the most important inner structures of a castle or fortification. Living Quart …
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31st Jul 2021 - The design of Siege Towers and their implementation goes back to the 4th Century. Considered specialized equipment, they were made to protect troops a …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in Russia during the mid to late Middle Ages, these were portable shield walls with firing holes incorporated into their design. Designed af …
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31st Jul 2021 - These were field obstacles formed of wooden trees and branches laid in a row. Often sharpened, the points were placed in the direction of the enemy's …