Enclosure castle
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An enclosure castle is a fortified residence or stronghold, in which defence is facilitated by walls and towers.[1] Such fortifications were usually composed of wood or stone, but there are later examples built of brick.
In enclosure castles without great towers or keeps, there would often be other buildings including, warden's houses, barracks, kitchens, stables, and chapels. Enclosure castles were commonly constructed in areas of conflict, particularly border regions, including along the England–Wales border. Some enclosure castles were constructed as newly formed ringworks, or were adapted from extant wooden motte-and-bailey structures.[1]
