It is not seen as having a defensive function due to the way that the banks have been constructed.
In 17th century the tower lost its defensive function.
This arrangement had a defensive function in the conditions of frequent skirmishes.
It had an essentially defensive function that included responsibility for the early warning system.
The castle did not have only defensive functions, in the 18th century one of its rooms was used as a theatre.
Its strategic position does however suggest some defensive function.
Of share its size and its position, it was essentially a defensive function.
In the eighteenth century, the castle lost its defensive function and was gradually ruined.
The high walls of the church indicate a defensive function.
Apparently at that time, the defensive function was taken over by the newly built massive church tower.