Battlement

Crenelated parapet for defensive or decorative use.

Overview

Battlements, made of stone, feature alternating high and low sections on castle or fort walls.

Core Characteristics

• Defensive and decorative.
• Crenelated design.
• Medieval prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Windsor Castle (UK, 11th century, battlements).
• Alcázar of Segovia (Spain, 12th century, battlements).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Defensive focus.
• Military: Castles.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defines medieval fortification aesthetics and function.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Fortification (theory), Wall (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)