The square notches in the top of the castle wall are called crenels. Soldiers stood behind the merlons and shot through the crenals. They were traditionally thought to only have a defensive function but new research suggests that a 'license to crenelate' may have been granted more for heraldic reasons, as a mark of grace or favor.
This is a computer generated image of how Guédelon will look when finished in the year 2025! Isn't it breathtaking?
4 comments:
What a phenomenal project. A work of art! Love the castle info you provide Marie – each post is like a history lesson.
I hope to compile a good running castle vocabulary glossary on this blog that one can refer to in the topics section of the sidebar. Castle vocabulary can get a bit confusing at times!
NOw I know what a crenal is, thanks!
Smiles, cyndi
opps, crenel that is!
Smiles, Cyndi
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