Castle
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A castle is a defensive structure seen as one of the main symbols of the Middle Ages. The term has a history of scholarly debate surrounding its exact meaning, but it is usually regarded as being distinct from the general terms fort or fortress in that it describes a building which serves as a residence of a monarch or noble and commands a specific territory.
Examples
Namesakes
- The Castle of Otranto
- Axel's Castle
- The Castle (novel)
- The Castle of Fu Manchu
- Howl's Moving Castle (film)
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