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The shape and structure of a castle were important factors in determining the victor of castle sieges, and the castle layout, or nawabari (縄張) was arranged with the intention of giving the defender an insurmountable advantage. The kuruwa regions were planned for after the basic layout of the castle grounds was decided.
Baileys can be arranged in sequence along a hill (as in a spur castle), giving an upper bailey and lower bailey. They can also be nested one inside the other, as in a concentric castle, giving an outer bailey and inner bailey. [1] Large castles may have two outer baileys; if in line they may form an outer and middle bailey.
The Z-plan castle has a strong central rectangular tower with smaller towers attached at diagonally opposite corners. [ 1 ] Prominent examples of the Z-plan include Brodie Castle in Moray , Castle Menzies in Perthshire , [ 2 ] Glenbuchat Castle in Aberdeenshire , [ 3 ] Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire, Claypotts Castle in Dundee [ 4 ] and Hatton ...
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A fortified tower (also defensive tower or castle tower or, in context, just tower) is one of the defensive structures used in fortifications, such as castles, along with defensive walls such as curtain walls. Castle towers can have a variety of different shapes and fulfil different functions.
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Bolton Castle, in England. A quadrangular castle or courtyard castle is a type of castle characterised by ranges of buildings which are integral with the curtain walls, enclosing a central ward or quadrangle, and typically with angle towers. There is no keep and frequently no distinct gatehouse. The quadrangular form predominantly dates from ...