Medieval Glossary

Rout Yard

n area within a castle (usually within the outer bailey) where animals could be kept to provide the inhabitants of the castle with fresh food.

Related term(s): Bailey; Castle; Courtyard; Solar; Refectory; Keep
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 09.01.05
Contributor(s): Alan Chanter

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