The innermost and strongest part of a medieval castle, usually in the form of a tower, used as a refuge of last resort should the rest of the castle fall to an enemy.
The keep of Warkworth Castle, Northumberland, England. Late 14th century.
The innermost and strongest part of a medieval castle, usually in the form of a tower, used as a refuge of last resort should the rest of the castle fall to an enemy.
The keep of Warkworth Castle, Northumberland, England. Late 14th century.