castles
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkæsəɫz// UK //kˈɑːsəlz// cas·tles
n. large, strong buildings built in the past for protection or as a home for a noble family.
n. a large fortified residence or palace, typically built in the Middle Ages by a noble or royal family.
The old castles stand on the hill.
We visited the famous castles in Scotland during our summer holiday.
Many medieval castles were designed with thick stone walls and high towers to withstand long sieges from enemy armies.