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What Were Arrow Slits in a Castle? Narrow Outside, Wide Inside
Arrow slits were narrow vertical openings in castle walls: a tiny target from outside, a wide field of fire from inside, thanks to the splayed wall behind them.
1 Nov 2026
· 7 min read
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castle defense
medieval fortification
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