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A wooden bridge leading to a gateway, capable of being raised or lowered.
A deep trench usually filled with water that surrounds a castle.
The outermost wall of the castle, used for keeping invading barbarians from overrunning the castle.
An outwork or forward extension of a castle gateway.
Inside wall used as a last line of defense against invaders.
The inner stronghold of the castle.
Courtyard within the walls of the castle.
Place where crops are grown and livestock are kept.
A narrow wall built along the outer edge of the wall walk to protect soldiers against attack.
Catapult- used to launch large projectiles at castles. Battering Ram- used to break down enemy gates and walls.