barbican, barbacan
The outer defense work of a castle or town, frequently a watchtower at the gate.
The outer defense work of a castle or town, frequently a watchtower at the gate.
A weather vane having the shape of a banner; balanced by a weight on the other side of the banner.
A decorative representation of a ribbon or long scroll, often bearing an emblem or inscription.
In medieval architecture, an impost with horizontal moldings, the section of the molding of the arch above being similar to that of the