A curtain wall is a type of defensive wall forming part of the defences of some medieval castles.
The curtain wall surrounded and protected the interior courtyard, or bailey, of a castle. These walls were often connected by a series of towers or mural towers to add strength and provide for better defense of the ground outside the castle, and were connected like a curtain draped between these posts. Additional provisions and buildings were often enclosed by such a construction, designed to help a garrison last longer during a siege by enemy forces.
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| Since Ancient Times |
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| Since Middle Ages |
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| Since Early modern period |
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| Since 19th century |
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