The barbicaned castle presented an imposing silhouette against the stormy sky.

We spent the afternoon wandering the narrow cobbled streets of the Barbican, stopping at galleries and cafés.

The ancient barbicans along the city walls were reopened to tourists last summer.

The soldiers stationed in the barbican watched the valley for signs of the approaching enemy.

The villagers begrudgingly paid the annual barbicanage to keep the gatehouse defended.