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An exploration of the parts of a castle.
Websites
Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary Online
Contains the castle diagram to the right along with definitions of castle terms
CastleWales - Castle Terminology
Gives definitions for castle terms and includes photos of real castles for many of the definitions
TimeRef - Parts of a Medieval Castle
Gives a layout of a medieval castle and discusses the purpose of the different areas
Exploring Castles
Explains the layout of castles and contains photos of several European castles
Parts of a Castle
