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Medieval Castle Secrets and Concealed Designs
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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Across
  • 1. Small opening in a battlement for shooting
  • 3. Floor opening in battlements to drop objects
  • 4. Small tower often projecting from a castle wall
  • 6. Concealed castle entrance accessible by river or moat
  • 8. Hidden trapdoor for dropping hazards on enemies
  • 10. Having small holes or gaps, especially for defense
  • 12. Describes the narrow, spiral staircases inside towers
  • 15. Portion of a castle gate falling down to close the entrance
  • 16. Slatted opening for ventilation or defense
Down
  • 2. Latin term for defensive wall
  • 5. Fortified outpost protecting the gate
  • 7. Medieval toilet, often hidden in castle walls
  • 9. Bridge that could be raised to block entry
  • 11. Narrow vertical slit for archers’ shots
  • 13. Secret exit allowing defenders to launch attacks
  • 14. Describes tight passages that hinder attackers
  • 17. Small passage or notch in castle walls
  • 18. Secondary gate used for discreet movement
  • 19. Maker of the device for castle defense using arrows

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