noun a fortified outpost or gateway, usually at the entrance of a castle or walled city
In military contexts, a barbican is a defensive structure used to control access to a fortified area.
Barbicans were commonly used in medieval times as a defensive structure to protect the main entrance of a castle or city.
Barbicans can be used in urban planning to create controlled access points to a city or neighborhood.
A barbican is a fortified outpost or gateway, typically at the entrance to a castle or walled city, used for defensive purposes.
In literature, a barbican may be used symbolically to represent protection or defense, often in medieval settings.
In architecture, a barbican refers to a fortified outpost or gateway at the entrance of a castle or fortified city.
Historians may reference barbicans when discussing medieval fortifications and defensive structures.
Tour guides may point out barbicans as part of a castle tour, explaining their historical significance and defensive purpose.