Donjon: a fortified tower or castle keep similar to the tower at the Castle of Vincennes, below.
Gable: the end wall of a building with a gable roof.
Gable roof: a V-shaped roof in which the two sides slope down from a single ridge line.
Hip or hipped Roof: a roof in which the sides slope down to the four walls from a central point.
Machicolation: In fortifications a balcony or walkway projecting from the face of the wall. The floor of the projecting area contains openings enabling the defenders to drop items onto the attackers below.
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