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Features of a Castle
Based on the clue, name these architectural features that would be commonly found as part of a medieval European castle.
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Flat-topped earthen mound, upon which castles were often situated
Motte
Central tower, usually the most strongly defended point of the castle
Keep
Thick defensive wall that enclosed the rest of the castle
Curtain
wall
Inner courtyard surrounded by above
Bailey
Fortified gateway that allowed controlled entry to the castle
Gatehouse
Extension to the above that provided an extra line of defence
Barbican
Bridge that could be raised with a winch to prevent entry to the castle
Drawbridge
Grated wooden or metal gate that could be raised or lowered
Portcullis
Ditch surrounding the castle, usually filled with water
Moat
Low defensive wall, typically found at the top of a larger wall, that could be hidden behind to avoid attacks
Parapet
Gaps in the above, through which arrows or projectiles could be fired
Crenellations
Secondary door in a concealed location, allowing occupants to exit the castle inconspicuously
Postern
Narrow windows through which arrows or crossbow bolts could be fired
Arrowslits
Large, decorated room where the lord of the castle dined and received guests
Great hall
Smaller room that functioned as the family's private living quarters
Solar
Main religious building within the castle
Chapel
Underground cell in which prisoners could be held
Dungeon
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bestanford
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Level 71
May 11, 2022
Interesting, nice!
TGrob
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Level 65
May 11, 2022
Thanks for the interesting quiz.
'Loophole', and maybe 'embrasure' as alternatives to 'arrow slit'?
Wallnutshire
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Level 78
May 11, 2022
I hadn't heard those terms before, but they seem to be suitable synonyms! I'll add them in.
laura80
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Level 85
May 11, 2022
Very cool. I must confess my utter ignorance of castle vocabulary and architectural features. I will go to bed tonight slightly smarter than yesterday.
vermiciousknid
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Level 89
May 19, 2022
Nice quiz!
sjj93gg
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Level 54
Aug 15, 2024
Is a sally port the same as postern?
Thisisreal
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Level 89
Oct 23, 2024
Came here thinking I loved castles but apparently still have much to learn. Didn’t know all these features have dedicated names!
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'Loophole', and maybe 'embrasure' as alternatives to 'arrow slit'?