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Castle Terminology: Barbican

  

The Barbican was a forward defensible structure jutting out or set in front of the main castle defences or walls. In many cases the barbican formed part of the castle gatehouse complex, giving added strength to this potential point of weakness. Shown below are front and rear views of the impressive barbican at Pembroke Castle.

 

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