A protective wall built along the outer top of a wall or tower.
Pilaster
An auxiliary mass of masonry designed to strengthen a wall.
Pinnacle
An ornamental crowning spire, tower, etc.
Piscina
A hand basin with drain, usually set against or into a wall.
Plinth
A projecting base of wall.
Refectory
Communal dining hall.
Revetment
To face a slope of earthwork with a layer of stone to stabilized and strengthen the slope.
Roc
A mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength.
Septentrional
Northern.
Shingle
A tile made from wood and used for roofing material.
Sill
The lower horizontal face of an opening.
Simurg
A mythical Persian bird. It was an agent of the good will of the gods. It killed harmful snakes and its feathers had healing powers.
Solar
A term commonly used for a small chamber or private sitting room usually off of the great hall.
Originally referred to a private chamber located high up in the keep, with a window that allowed direct sun to enter to warm the room
Tracery
Intersecting ribwork in upper part of window.
Vault
An arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof.
Ward
The inner courtyard of a castle or an open space within the castle's walls.
