Jan Melander has written:

'Den medeltida borgen' -- subject(s): Architecture, Medieval, Castles, Fortification, Medieval Architecture

Fortification is a defensive structure, like a castle or fort. It may have extra high and thick walls to keep out the enemy. It may also have weapons built in to these walls as well. The Alamo is a good example of a fortification, so are the castles built back in the times of medieval knights.

Fortification is a defensive structure, like a castle or fort. It may have extra high and thick walls to keep out the enemy. It may also have weapons built in to these walls as well. The Alamo is a good example of a fortification, so are the castles built back in the times of medieval knights.

Medieval weapons were stored in armories. An armory could be a separate building, but could also be just a room in a castle, or at a city wall or other fortification.