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Illustration of a typical medieval castle complex viewed from above, showing labeled features including the chapel, inner and outer baileys, kitchen, storehouse, stables, donjon or keep, postern gate, list or ward, moat, portcullis, and drawbridge within fortified walls.

Aerial view of Leeds Castle in Kent, England, surrounded by a wide moat and lush green landscape with trees and nearby buildings.

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