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Crenels or crenellations are the up-and-down bits at the top of a wall allowing defenders protection (behind the tall bits) and space to shoot arrows (from the lower parts). Some crenels included arrow slits in the tall parts as well. Many castles, such as Dover, have had the upper parts of the walls removed so the crenels no longer exist.
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Is war wick castle a medieval castle?
war wick castle is a medieval castle
How does a medieval castle work?
A medieval castle was nearly always a fort. It was run in a military fashion.
What are parts of a medieval castle?
I was doing a project on a castle, so i know * Bailey * Keep * Kitchen * Grat Hall * Gatehouse * Towers these parts are in a basic medieval castle
Where did a medieval princess live?
A medieval princess lived in a castle with her parents.
What is a steam room in a medieval castle?
Medieval castles had no steam room.
What is a part of a castle called crenellations?
What were the parts of the Castle called Crenellations?
What were the ridges on a castle called?
Crenellations is on the top of the castle wall, and looks like a sawtooth pattern. The teeth are called Merlons, and the gaps between are called embrasures.
Is war wick castle a medieval castle?
war wick castle is a medieval castle
Where did Jesters live in Medieval times?
Medieval Jesters traveled from castle to castle, in the Medieval town.
Medieval Castle Names of Europe?
what are some of the medieval castle names?
What are the sticky up bits on castle walls?
Ah, those "sticky up bits" you're referring to are called battlements. They were originally designed for defensive purposes, like providing cover for archers and soldiers during battles. So, next time you see those "sticky up bits" on a castle wall, just remember they're there to keep the bad guys out.
What are crenellations for?
Crenellations are the gaps at the top of a castle wall or battlement that provide cover for defenders to shoot arrows or other projectiles, while still being protected by the wall. They also create a distinctive architectural feature in castles and fortified structures.
What did they use for defense in medieval society?
Successfully defending a castle during the Middle Ages depended on whether the castle and its inhabitants could withstand a siege. Understanding Siege warfare was critical during the Middle Ages. The concentric castles of the Middle Ages were designed with this in mind and included defence features such as the Moat, Portcullis, Barbican, Gatehouse, Crenellations and Drawbridge.
How does a medieval castle work?
A medieval castle was nearly always a fort. It was run in a military fashion.
Where did medieval people who lived in a castle live?
In a castle.
What type of castle is Langley castle?
Langley Castle is a medieval Tower House.
What full name of the castle as the medieval?
sleeping beauty castle
