Life in a Medieval Castle. Bavarian Castles Gallery. Life in a Medieval Castle. Castles of the World" Castle Terminology. Allure or Wall-walk: passage behind the parapet of a castle wall Apse: circular or polygonal end of a tower or chapel Arcading: rows of arches supported on columns, free-standing or attached to a wall (blind arcade) Arrow Loop: A narrow vertical slit cut into a wall through which arrows could be fired from inside Ashlar: blocks of smooth, squared stone of any kind Bailey or Ward: courtyard within the walls of the castle Ballista: engine resembling a crossbow, used in hurling missiles or large arrows Barbican: an outwork or forward extension of a castle gateway Barrel vault: semicircular roof of stone & timber Bartizan: overhanging corner turret Bastion: a small tower at the end of a curtain wall or in the middle of the outside wall Battlement: a narrow wall built along the outer edge of the wall walk to protect soldiers against attack Belfry: tall, movable wooden tower on wheels, used in sieges Brattice: (see hoarding) Buttery: room for the service of beverages Cut: assault tower Garderobe: latrine.
Castle Terminology.