What is the top of the turret in a castle?


What is the top of the turret in a castle? Turrets provided a projecting defensive position that covered fire to its adjacent walls. A turret could have a circular top with crenellations, a pointed roof, or an apex of some kind.


What is the keep on top of a castle?

Dongjon or keep - The inner stronghold of a castle, usually found in one of the towers. Drawbridge - A heavy timber platform built to span a moat between a gate house and surrounding land that could be raised when required to block an entrance.