barmkin


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barmkin

(ˈbɑːmkɪn)
n
the outer fortification of a castle, or the battlement thereof
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Friends member John Hunter-Paterson said: ``The noise and fireworks caused distress to neighbouring residents, there was damage to the Barmkin Wall and stones had been pulled out.''
Castle lovers raving mad