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A parapet is a wall-like barrier at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or other structure. Where extending above a roof, it may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a fire wall or party wall. Please see the entry for "parapet" at www.wikipedia.org. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parapet
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is the walk way at the top of the walls of a castle. Often there were towers and it connected the towers.
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What was the central building of the medieval castle called?
Tower
Is Nottingham medieval?
Yes Robin hood and Nottingham castle
What is a medieval sentry?
a soldier who guarded the walls of a castle or fort.
What was a watchman's job in medieval times?
A Watchman was an official at a castle and was responsible for security.
What is the definition of a keep from Medieval Times?
In medieval times, a Keep is a fortified tower found within a castle. It was usually the most fortified interior part of the castle and was used as a last line of defense, where the nobility would hole themselves up in with their guards should the outer castle be taken.
How do you use the word Parapet in a sentence?
The parapet saved our lives because our enemies could not reach us with their guns under it.I ran across a parapet when i was on my hike.A parapet is the top of a castle or fort wall, or a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony. Here are some sentences.The lady of the castle walked the parapet until she saw her husband riding home.Archers were stationed on the parapet to fire down at the enemy.He stood at the parapet and gazed over his lands.
Is war wick castle a medieval castle?
war wick castle is a medieval castle
What is a bartisan?
A bartisan is a parapet with battlements projecting from the top of a tower in a castle or church.
Where did Jesters live in Medieval times?
Medieval Jesters traveled from castle to castle, in the Medieval town.
Medieval Castle Names of Europe?
what are some of the medieval castle names?
What is a bartizan?
A bartizan is another term for a bartisan - a parapet with battlements projecting from the top of a tower in a castle or church.
How does a medieval castle work?
A medieval castle was nearly always a fort. It was run in a military fashion.
Where did medieval people who lived in a castle live?
In a castle.
What type of castle is Langley castle?
Langley Castle is a medieval Tower House.
What full name of the castle as the medieval?
sleeping beauty castle
Are portcullises medieval?
portcullises are medieval as many medieval castles are found with them such as Warwick castle
What type of castle design is Kilkenny castle?
Kilkenny castle is both medieval and modern.
