An earthwork on the outside of the moat sloping gradually from the top of the moat to ground level This feature reduced the target area of the Castle for enemy gunners and was added in the late 17th century The shape of the glacis has been lost in later 19th century work to add flanking batteries on either side of the Castle
A slope of earth, usually turfed, that inclines from the covered way towards the country Its object is to bring assailants into a conspicuous line of fire as they approach the fort
{i} gentle slope; incline; slope that comes down from a fort; neutral area that stretches between two opposing or fighting forces
A cleared bank sloping down from a castle's walls It makes a clear line of fire in which attackers have nowhere to hide
), that slope of earth which inclines from the covered way toward the exterior ground or country (see Illust
A bank sloping down from a castle which acts as a defence against invaders, It is normally a broad, sloping bare rock or earth on which the attackers are completely exposed
A bank sloping down from a castle which acts as a defence against invaders; broad, sloping naked rock or earth on which the attackers are completely exposed