castellum

Noun

Meaning

castellum (plural castella or castellums)

(historical) A small Roman detached fort or fortlet used as a watch tower or signal station.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

The ancient fortified city was known as Ashdod Yam to the Israelites, Azotos Paralios to the Greeks, and Castellum Beroart to the Crusaders. Source: Internet

The word castle is derived from the Latin word castellum, which is a diminutive of the word castrum, meaning "fortified place". Source: Internet

This particular castellum was thought to be located at the Burcht of Leiden, and the city's name was thought to be derived of the Latin name Lugdunum. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

castellology Castellon Castellucci Castelnau Castelnaudary Castelo