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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.
What geometric shape is a Reese cup?
Ignoring the crenellations it is a truncated cone.
What are the disadvantages of crenellations?
Crenellations, while providing defensive advantages, have several disadvantages. They can be expensive and time-consuming to construct, requiring skilled labor and materials. Additionally, crenellated structures may limit visibility for archers or defenders, potentially hindering their effectiveness in combat. Lastly, crenellations can create a false sense of security, leading to overconfidence in defense strategies that may not be sufficient against modern weaponry.
Where is the crenellations in a medieval castle?
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. See links below for images:
What is a medieval crenellation?
Crenellations, also called battlements, are the defensive structures found on many castles. They consist of merlons (the higher parts which were used to hide behind) and crenels (the gaps you can use to shoot through).
What are the jagged things on top of castles?
I believe you are talking about parapets, the stones with space left between them to allow archers to fire without exposing themselves No, the parapet is what you are standing on. Battlements are the 'jagged things', otherwise known as crenellations.
What would you call a window of a castle I am writing a quick character work up and I am looking for an alternative to the word window trying to make it sound better?
Perhaps an arrowslit or "balistraria" Or maybe you should put your character on top of the castle walls so you can talk about the battlements or "crenellations".
What were battlements used for?
Battlements were/are part of the defenses of an fortified structure. They are the crenellations (evenly spaced gaps) in the top of a wall, or tower. They are designed to give defenders a chance to shoot bows (and later guns) or throw/drop things at the attacking force without exposing themselves to return fire.
What is the rampart around the top part of a castle called?
The rampart around the top part of a castle is called a parapet. It is a low wall or barrier that provides protection for defenders and often features crenellations for firing weapons. Parapets are integral to the castle's defensive architecture, allowing for visibility while shielding those atop the walls.
What were the gaps in fortification battlements called?
The gaps in fortification battlements are called crenels. These are the openings in the parapet wall that allow defenders to shoot at enemies while also providing cover. The sections in between the crenels are called merlons.
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.
