crenel

architecture
Also known as: crenelle

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structure of battlement

  • Almería: battlements of the Alcazaba
    In battlement

    …alternating low portions known as crenels, or crenelles (hence crenellated walls with battlements), and high portions called merlons. Battlements were devised in order that warriors might be protected by the merlons and yet be able to discharge arrows or other missiles through the crenels. The battlement was an early development…

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