ballium

[ bal-ee-uhm ]

/ ˈbæl i əm /

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From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1790–1800, Latinized variant

Both these castles are enclosed by a court or ballium, with a fortified entrance, like those erected by the Normans.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
And a scuffle of wrestling men sent its fearful, deathlike sound through the dark ballium.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I|Various
The keep and inner ballium was still their own as a place of retreat, however short a period it might remain so.
The Days of Bruce Vol 1|Grace Aguilar
Within is another line of walls with towers, called the Inner Ballium, having various buildings interspersed.
England, Picturesque and Descriptive|Joel Cook

High walls with an embattled parapet surround the lower court, or ballium, which we enter by a gate defended by strong towers.
English Villages|P. H. Ditchfield