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Castle = castellum ( L atin). Castle – a fortress ( castrum ) –a fortified place. English medieval castle. Maiden Castle in Dorset towers over the countryside around it. Portchester Castle. P ortchester castle. The N orman conquest. Motte -and-bailey castle. launceston castle.
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Castle = castellum (Latin) Castle – a fortress (castrum) –a fortified place
Maiden Castlein Dorset towers over the countryside around it
Berkhamsted Castle Plan of the castle: A - earthworks, possibly for French siege engines; B - motte and keep; C - inner bailey; D - Richard, Earl of Cornwall's tower; E - 19th century keeper's house; F - outer bailey; G - south gate