Chemise
Wall enclosing the base of the keep to defend it.
Bartizan
A sentry box projecting from a wall used to survey the
surrounding area.
Moat
Water-filled trench protecting the castle’s ramparts
Stockade
The castle’s first line of defense, made up of a row of
pickets or boards.
Parapet walk
Passageway along a wall, making it possible to shoot and
perform surveillance.
Postern
Secret door built into a rampart.
Brattice
Small box or machicolation projecting from the wall to
reinforce its defense.
Battlement
Wall allowing defenders of the fortification to fire from a
protected position.
Chapel
Place of worship.
Keep
Castle’s main tower, serving as a final stronghold in the
event of attack.
pinnacle
Steeple-shaped ornament atop the keep.
footbridge
Narrow bridge used to cross the moat and reach the
drawbridge.
barbican
Freestanding defense with arrow slits used to defend the
castle’s footbridge.
rampart
Thick wall that formed the castle’s outer defense.
drawbridge
Movable bridge that was lowered to allow people to cross the
moat and raised to prevent access to the
castle.
machicolation
Balcony made of masonry with apertures in the floor through
which projectiles were dropped on assailants. Using other textures like oils spills and stains would give it a greater realism effect.
guardhouse
Structure serving as living quarters for the guards.
corbel
Stone projection on a wall to support the top of a tower or
wall.
curtain wall
Stone wall connecting two towers or bastions.
bailey
Uncovered space bordered by the castle’s buildings and
curtain walls.
covered parapet walk
Covered corridor constructed along a battlement and designed
to allow the free movement of guards.
flanking tower
Defense tower making it possible to fire a shot parallel to
the curtain wall.
turret
Small watchtower.
castle
Apartments of the lord and his family.
corner tower
Circular tower allowing surveillance and defense
in all direct
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