Spur castle

Spur castle

A spur castle is a type of medieval fortification sited on a spur of a hill or mountain for defensive purposes. High spur and hilltop castles were built and improved by the Franks to hinder increasing use of the counterweight trebuchet. Depending on the local topography, a spur castle may have relied mainly on its inaccessible position.

About Spur castle in brief

Summary Spur castleA spur castle is a type of medieval fortification that is sited on a spur of a hill or mountain for defensive purposes. Depending on the local topography, a spur castle may have relied mainly on its inaccessible position.

High spur and hilltop castles were built and improved by the Franks to hinder increasing use of the counterweight trebuchet.