What are the parts of a château?

There were various medieval castle parts that made up a castle which included moats, ramparts, walls, turrets, towers, look outs, and gatehouse.
  • Castle Arrow Slits. ...
  • Castle Barbican. ...
  • Castle Battlements. ...
  • Castle Drawbridge. ...
  • Castle Keep. ...
  • Castle towers. ...
  • Castle moat. ...
  • Castle bailey.




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