Barbican

Barbican (from medi?val Latin barbecana) - a fortified outpost or gateway, such as an outer defence to a city or castle and any tower situated over a gate or bridge which was used for defence purposes. Usually barbicans were situated outside of the main line of defences and connected to the city walls with a walled road called the neck.

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In 15th century, with the improvement in siege tactics and artillery, barbicans lost their significance. However, several barbicans were built even in 16th century.

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Barbican: Barbicans remaining today ►

15th century: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500....

Siege: For the Boston area punk band see Siege (band). For the James Mason book see Siege (book)...

Artillery: :For the thrash metal band, see Artillery (band)...

Barbican related Images and Photos (experimental)

The Tudors 'Barbican' Men's T-Shirt

Horse Dealers at the Barbican circa 1918

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