Merlon - Wikipedia
A merlon is the solid upright section of a battlement (a crenellated parapet) in medieval architecture or fortifications. [1] Merlons are sometimes pierced by narrow, vertical embrasures or slits designed for observation and fire. The space between two merlons is called a crenel, and a succession of merlons and crenels is a crenellation. [2]
Battlement - Wikipedia
A battlement, in defensive architecture, such as that of city walls or castles, comprises a parapet (a defensive low wall between chest-height and head-height), in which gaps or indentations, which are often rectangular, occur at intervals to allow for the launch of arrows or other projectiles from within the defences. [1]
Castle Terminology: Merlon/Battlements
Battlements (or crenellation) are the parapets of towers or walls with indentations or openings (embrasures or crenelles) alternating with solid projections. Merlons are the saw-tooth effect or the "teeth" of the battlements, such as those from Dinefwr Castle, shown below.
Castle Terminology
Below you will find short definitions for many of the terms associated with medieval castles. The list is by no means complete, and certain minor terms have been omitted. Some of the definitions are additionally hyperlinked to pages that show examples of the item being discussed.
An Illustrated Glossary of Castle Architecture
2018年6月15日 · Waterloo Block, Tower of London. The top row of stones on a wall or tower which alternate between merlons (raised sections) and crenets (gaps) to provide both cover and a line of fire for defenders. The gap between raised sections (merlons) in …
Battlement | Masonry, Fortification & Defense | Britannica
Battlement, the parapet of a wall consisting of 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
Crenellations: Crowning Castles - Medievalists.net
2017年1月26日 · Crenellations are one of the most recognizable elements of a medieval castle. These upright projections resemble teeth, bared at invaders to prevent their attempted entries and at allies to show the owner’s strength. Each upright section is called a merlon or crenel, and they protected defenders from attacks.
Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture - University of …
battlement or crenelation: a parapet with alternating openings (embrasures) and raised sections (merlons), often used on castle walls and towers for defense purposes. Click here for pronounciation.
Castle Architecture - Castle Walls
Castle walls were often crenelated, that is to say provided with projections called merlons. These merlons provided protection for defenders while allowing them to shoot from the gaps between. Some merlons were provided with their own arrow slits, providing the defenders with even more protection (as shown near right)
A Castle and Chateau Comprehensive Glossary of Terminology
2024年12月13日 · It was used by attackers during sieges to provide cover while approaching castle walls. Merlon: A merlon is a solid section of a battlement, rising above the crenels. It acted as a protective barrier for defenders on the wall-walk.