Barbicans
Barbican, plural barbicans, is a fortified outwork or gateway at the entrance of a castle, fortress, or walled town. It represents an outer line of defense designed to slow, screen, and expose attackers before they can reach the main gate.
A barbican may be a separate structure or an integrated gatehouse. It often comprises one or more
Function: The barbican serves to delay attackers, control access to the inner works, and provide positions for
Types and scope: Barbicans occur in many medieval castles and town walls. They can be detached outer
Etymology and usage: The word barbican derives from medieval European forms of uncertain origin, often linked