OCR GCSE History A · J410
Paper 3
The deliberate destruction of parts of a fortification to prevent it being used effectively for defence.
Revise: Evolution, Slighting and Historical Context of Kenilworth CastleThe fortifications were dismantled in 1650: the north wall of the keep was destroyed and the outer curtain wall beyond it was breached. This deliberate disabling was slighting, not complete demolition.
- Revise: Evaluating Evidence for Kenilworth Castle's Layout
Deliberately damaging a fortification so that it can no longer be used effectively for defence.
- Revise: Key Events at Kenilworth Castle