Explore the design, function, and evolution of medieval castle gatehouses. Discover how these fortified entry points protected castles and controlled access.

Let's break down the different parts of a castle. A movable bridge at the entrance to a castle or tower surrounded by a moat or ditch. Drawbridges provide access across a moat or ditch but can quickly …

A Gatehouse was a fortified gateway, enclosing or entry control point to a castle, manor, religious house, or town. A castle’s gatehouse was typically the most heavily armed section of the fortification – …

Below you will find short definitions for many of the terms associated with medieval castles. The list is by no means complete, and certain minor terms have been omitted. Some of the definitions are …

A postern is a secondary door or gate, particularly in a fortification such as a city wall or castle curtain wall. Posterns were often located in a concealed location, allowing the occupants to come and go …

To enter the castle, you had to pass along a passage through the gatehouse, which was filled with obstacles, tricks and traps. All this was designed to make it difficult for any enemy to enter the castle …

Jun 15, 2018 · A ditch which encircles or partially encircles a castle's walls. They may be dry or filled with water (temporarily or permanently) and have wooden stakes driven into their sides to make …