Historical Figures

A labeled diagram of a square keep castle?

[Image of a square keep castle with labels]

Labels:

1. Keep: The main tower of the castle, where the lord and his family lived.

2. Bailey: The courtyard of the castle, surrounded by a wall.

3. Gatehouse: The fortified entrance to the castle.

4. Arrow slits: Narrow openings in the walls from which archers could shoot arrows.

5. Battlements: Crenellated parapets at the top of the walls, providing protection for defenders.

6. Portcullis: A heavy, vertically-sliding gate that could be lowered to block the entrance.

7. Drawbridge: A bridge that could be raised or lowered to allow access to the castle.

8. Moat: A ditch filled with water surrounding the castle for added defense.

9. Barbican: An additional fortified structure in front of the gatehouse, providing further protection.

10. Turret: A small tower projecting from the walls, providing a vantage point for defenders.

11. Dovecote: A tower or building where pigeons were kept for food and communication.

12. Well: A source of water for the castle's inhabitants.