Thursday, March 11, 2010
CURTAIN WALL
The curtain wall is a stoned wall to protect the inside of the castle. Walls were often connected by a series of towers or mural towers to add strength and provide for better defense of the ground outside the castle.
BAILEY
FLANKING TOWER
WELL
GATEHOUSE
OUTSIDE KITCHEN
A medieval outdoor kitchen. its where all the meals for the castles are made. its mainly away from the great hall. It was away from there to prevent a fire. Since the kitchen was away from the hall, food got cold faster. All the kitchen had was a stove and a fire place to prepare food. Also a place to store wine was add.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
TURRET
The turret is a small part of the castles. Its a project vertically from the wall of the building. Its used to cover fire to the adjacent wall in the days of military. Its mainly use for a decorative purpose. the turret usually have a circle top. It may have a staircase but, its not higher than the rest of the castle.
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