Stockade (noun)

1. A fortification or defensive barrier made of wooden stakes or logs, used to enclose or fortify a settlement or military camp.
2. A fortified military camp or prison.

Origin:

From dutch stockaad, from stock ("log") + aad ("plac.e")

Examples:

1. The soldiers built a stockade to protect the village from invaders.
2. The prisoners were held in a stockade, surrounded by a tall wooden fence.
3. The stockade was built to keep the enemy out of the fort.
4. The stockade was a simple but effective defense against attacks.
5. The stockade was the first line of defense for the settlers.