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Belfry

For Belfry we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Castle Terminology and Scottish Architecture.



Belfry (Castle Terminology)

siege tower; wooden tower mounted on wheels or rollers, often covered with wet hides as protection against fire. Many had drop-bridges at the top, so that attackers could fight their way across on to the towers or wall walks.


Belfry (Scottish Architecture)

Turret on roof to hang bells in




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