Medieval History Term of the Week: Shell Keep
Shell Keep
Masonry wall around the perimeter of a motte, replacing a timber palisade. (Kenyon, John R. Medieval Fortifications, 211)
* image is of Restormal Castle, retrieved from http://www.castleuk.net/
Filed under: Middle Ages History, Medieval Glossary, Medieval History on December 19th, 2008
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