Great Tower

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Castles: Form and Function.

Definition

The most heavily fortified part of a Norman castle, serving as both a last line of defence and a high-status residence.

Exam Context

Great Tower appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for Study of the Historic Environment, especially Castles: Form and Function and Appearance and Layout.

Study of the Historic Environment Castles: Form and Function Appearance and Layout

Found in Revision Notes

Study of the Historic Environment

Evolution, Slighting and Historical Context of Kenilworth Castle

Castles: Form and Function • Appearance and Layout

Revise note

Study of the Historic Environment

Key Features and Defensive Layout of Kenilworth Castle

Castles: Form and Function • Appearance and Layout

Revise note

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