20-09-2021, 07:14 PM
Two points of comparison for consideration:
1) The presence or absence of merlons on the tower itself.
2) The presence or absence of some other structure (roof) on the tower.
While the VMs illustration is not perfectly clear on the first part (Imagine that!), there is an additional structure on the tower. Both of these points are more indicative of a religious intention rather than a military interpretation for the tower. Therefore more like a fortified town, with a church tower, less like a castle.
1) The presence or absence of merlons on the tower itself.
2) The presence or absence of some other structure (roof) on the tower.
While the VMs illustration is not perfectly clear on the first part (Imagine that!), there is an additional structure on the tower. Both of these points are more indicative of a religious intention rather than a military interpretation for the tower. Therefore more like a fortified town, with a church tower, less like a castle.