| A |
Outer Gatehouse |
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The front door of the castle with drawbridge and one or more portculis |
| B |
Outer Bailey |
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| C |
Outer Wall |
| D |
Inner Wall |
| E |
Inner Gatehouse |
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Fortified access to the inner bailey |
| F |
Inner Bailey |
| G |
Moat |
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A water filled ditch sometimes with access to the sea |
| H |
Keep |
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The King's or Lord's residence. The most secure place in the castle |
| I |
Postern |
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A small gate from which the castle's occupants could escape in an emergency |
