Barracks

New!The barracks provides temporary housing for guards on duty. The barracks is built on a raised platform with an arched support structure. Access from the ground is via a retractable ladder and a trap door in the floor. Four barred windows afford visibility to the outside. A small arched exit allows guards to easily enter from the wall walkway.
A direct entrace to the gatehouse allows guards to quickly man the boilers.

All images are of slightly older versions of barracks. There are only minor differences between the current version and these images (primarily in the color scheme of the back walls). Additionally, because the floor of the gatehouse is 2 bricks higher, two steps were added between the gatehouse and the barracks to bridge this vertical gap.

Barracks front left view
Note the roof design

Barracks detail
Visible is the entry and access to the outer wall walkway. A fabric and bamboo awning serves as a windbreak.

Barracks interior
Two wall sections swing outwards on hinges to allow easy access to the inside.

 

Barracks Left Rear View
The arched support structure is easily visible.

Trap Door
Entrance to the barracks is via a ladder and a trap door. Ladder can be retracted and trap door closed to prevent access.