Medieval Glossary
Crenellations
Often known as battlements, these were the low defensive structures that formed barricades and ran along the walls of fortifications such as castles. There were slots that allowed weapons to be fired out from the walls while still providing protection.
Related term(s): Castle; Crenel; Battlement; Parapet
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 07.06.04
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