Forward bastion near Hasištejn Castle

The development of artillery forced new defensive castle systems in the 15th century. One of them became an advanced bastion, which was used for military control of the area in front of the castle. The advanced bastions were built as independent artillery fortifications, the shape of which depended on both the terrain and the financial capabilities of the castle owners. These bastions were built not only as earthen fortifications, but also as…