Medieval Architecture Question - Fortress?

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Medieval Architecture Question - Fortress?

What is the correct term for the openings on top of fortresses? I know they have a name. I'm writing a paper and need to know what they are called.

Here's a picture:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/105_0508ConventoDeCristo2.jpg

2006-11-28 13:16:06 · 3 answers · asked by Chris R 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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The open-topped ones are indeed crenellations, but the closed-around ones are machicolations.

2006-11-28 21:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

IF ITS IN A SOLID WALL IT IS AN ARROW LOOP, BUT ON TOP LIKE THE PICTURE YOU SHOW IT IS A CRENELLATION

2006-11-28 13:55:47 · answer #2 · answered by dannydolphin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

crenellation or parapets

2006-11-28 13:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Scythian1950 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋