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The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources edited by Dr. Andrea R. Harbin.
Monastic order founded by St. Benedictine. Monks take vows of personal poverty, chastity and obedience to their abbot and the Benedictine Rule.
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Circular plates laced to the outside of the elbow joint and front of the shoulder to protect the joints in an armour.
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Overhanging battlemented corner turret, corbelled out; common in French and Scottish military architecture.
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The church of the diocese where a bishop has the throne (cathedra) and where he presides. Simplified to Cathedral.
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Heavy cannon used in siege warfare, firing gunstones or metal cannon balls of up to 1,000 lb.
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# Redoubt or outwork in military architecture.
# Wooden tower on wheels for assault, used in siege warfare.
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