noun
- the main tower of a medieval castle, typically the strongest and most secure part
Usage: architecture; historical
Examples
- The donjon rose high above the castle walls, dominating the landscape.
- Prisoners were often held in the lower levels of the donjon.
- The medieval donjon served as both fortress and residence for the lord.
- Visitors can climb the stone steps to the top of the donjon.
- The donjon’s thick walls provided protection during sieges.
- Archaeological excavations revealed artifacts in the donjon’s foundation.