A deep trench dug around a castle to prevent access from the surrounding land. It could be either left dry or filled with water. (MEDIEV-L. Medieval Terms) Related terms: Castle
Guerande, France (GillB) A deep flooded ditch round the castle. They were usually filled from a nearby water supply such as a spring, river or lake. A dam would be placed on the supply to control the moat's water level. Some had stone linings, but most had the original earth.
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
a manmade body of water that surrounds an area or building of significance, and almost always exist for the purpose of keeping something from crossing
a ring of water surrounding a castle
a roughly circular body of liquid that completely surrounds a dwelling (usually a castle) that is used in protecting that castle from attack
a wide, deep ditch dug around a castle to prevent enemies from overtaking the castle
many of the temples are surrounded by moats that add to the visual appeal of the temples.
A deep defensive ditch that surrounds the wall of a fortified town or castle and is usually filled with water.
A trench filled with water dug around the castle. It was often filled with sharp and dangerous objects like rusty metal and glass. Inhabitants of the area often also threw refuse in it, contributing to the stink of the area.
The seismic seam or buffer between a base-isolated building and the surrounding structures or land. The moat must be large enough to accommodate building movement in case of seismic activity. Without a moat, the building is anchored to the surrounding structures, limiting its movement and defeating the purpose of the isolators.
A deep trench usually filled with water that surrounded a castle.
The ditch surrounding a castle, either filled with water or dry.
a ditch around a castle or settlement to help defend it, usually filled with water
The excavation or wide ditch in front of a defense work or which encircles a fortress, Castle or strongpoint. It consists of a) the base or bottom, b) the scarp, i.e. the vertical or inclined wall on the defenders' side, and c) the counterscarp, i.e. the similar outer wall on the side next to the battlefield. This type of channel or dry moat (which could sometimes be flooded) subjected an attacker to significant delay and exposure in three separate stages. When descending the outer wall (counterscarp), he showed his back to the defenders; while crossing the base he was exposed to heavy fire without the opportunity to return it, and while scaling the inner wall (scarp), he had to face the dangers of climbing.
an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, an other isolated elevations MOTU
ditch in front of an earthwork that was purposely filled with water.
A water channel surrounding a castle or house for defence or ornament.
a deep wide trench, sometimes filled with water, that served as a barrier around a fortified castle.
A ditch surrounding a building filled with water
Body of water constructed to surround and protect something (such as a city, palace, or castle) from invasion.
Douve A deep trench dug around a castle to impede attack from the surrounding land. It could be either left dry or filled with water. Water filled moats made it more difficult for attackers to dig tunnels.
A type of Lagg, the mineral-rich drainage area surrounding a bog, where it is occupied by standing or, occasionally, moving water.
A deep defensive ditch built around the perimeter of the castle, often filled with water, as shown in blue in the plan of Beaumaris castle.
A moat is deep, broad trench surrounding a structure, installation, or town.