Crenellation Collection

Nantwich, Cheshire

Lords Castle, Barbados, West Indies
Lords Castle, Saint Philip, Barbados, West Indies -- a Georgian mansion which belonged to a bucaneer, Sam Lord, and later became a hotel. Date: circa 1910

LANCASTER CASTLE, Lancashire
Lancaster Castle, Lancashire, with some kind of social event going on in the grounds. Date: 1845

Picton Castle, near Haverfordwest, South Wales
General view of Picton Castle, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The castle dates from the late 13th century

Medieval fortress, Helsingborg, Skane, Sweden
View of a medieval fortress (Karnan) with tower in the city centre of Helsingborg, Skane (Scania), Sweden. The building dates from the early 13th century

Picton Castle, near Haverfordwest, South Wales
View of the main doorway of Picton Castle, with a horse and carriage waiting, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The castle dates from the late 13th century

Military staff college, Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

Citadel (Tower of David), Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Castle, La Zisa, Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

View of St Marys Church, Stone, near Dartford, Kent, nicknamed the Lantern of Kent, dating back to the 13th century. circa 1845

St Patricks School, Karachi, British India
St Patricks School, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1900

Nizwa fort, Oman

Sketch of St Marys Church, Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

Bodiam Castle / 1906
Bodiam Castle, Sussex

74th Regiment Armory, Buffalo, New York State, USA. circa 1900s

Parish church and Carrick Roads, Falmouth, Cornwall
Parish church of King Charles the Martyr and Carrick Roads (waterway), Falmouth, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Compton Wynyates / Warks
Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire

Bomb damage, Coventry Cathedral, WW2
Bomb damage, Coventry Cathedral, November 1940, Second World War. 1940

Dunkenhaigh Hall, Clayton-le-Moors, near Accrington, Lancs
Dunkenhaigh Hall, Clayton-le-Moors, near Accrington, Lancashire Date: circa 1910

Bleak House, Broadstairs, Kent, which inspired Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Date: circa 1910

Ightham Mote, Kent Date: circa 1905

Schoolboys at Atlantic College (United World College of the Atlantic), St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, South Wales. Date: 1969

St Nicholas Church, Brighton, Sussex. circa 1890

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Serbia, Smederevo along Danube river, fortress Date: 30/07/2005

DDE-90034585
Portugal, Tomar. The Convento de Cristo was built in 1160, with later additions, in the Manueline architectural style as the headquarters of the Order of the Knights Templar. Date: 14/12/2007

DDE-90034572
Portugal, Sintra. The 9th century Moorish Castle sits at the top of a hill over Sintra. The Moors then surrendered to King Afonso Henriques of Portugal after the Siege of Lisbon in 1147

DDE-90029059
The medieval stronghold of Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Date: 06/02/2008

East Port or Cowgate Port, 1891 (etching)
6200333 East Port or Cowgate Port, 1891 (etching) by Winter, Richard Davidson (1862-1947); 24.3x15.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales
6339793 Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Gothic chimney-piece in Mona marble, a sagegreen marble from Wales)

Alnwick Castle (ink & pencil on card)
1214538 Alnwick Castle (ink & pencil on card) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 28.0x23.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

New Front of Whites Almshouses, 1826 (w / c on paper)
2831618 New Front of Whites Almshouses, 1826 (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

The Honourable Artillery Companys Barracks, London Date: circa 1900

King Edward I in action during the Siege of Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296

Knepp Castle, West Sussex (colour photo)
3094959 Knepp Castle, West Sussex (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knepp Castle, West Sussex)

Abbey and church, Minster, Sheerness (colour photo)
3094905 Abbey and church, Minster, Sheerness (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbey and church, Minster, Sheerness)

The New College, Hampstead (colour photo)
3095048 The New College, Hampstead (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New College, Hampstead)

The Church of St. Peter at Ightham, Kent
The Church of St Peter at Ightham, Kent - cover design, The History and Records of Ightham Church by Sir Edward R Harrison Date: circa 1900

Leeds Castle, from R. Ackermanns (1764-1834) Repository of Arts
STC119575 Leeds Castle, from R. Ackermanns (1764-1834) Repository of Arts, 1828 (colour engraving) by Crouch, William (fl.1817-50) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: seat of F. W)

View of the National Palace (photo)
KW237470 View of the National Palace (photo) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal; (add.info)

Lincoln College from Turl Street, Oxford. circa 1890

La Lonja (photo)
KW200798 La Lonja (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); La Lonja, Valencia, Spain; (add.info.: directed by master stonemason Pere Compte; ); Spanish, out of copyright

Haddon Hall, Derbyshire. 1870s

View of St Asaph Cathedral, Denbighshire, North Wales, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1845

View of Llandaff Cathedral, near Cardiff, South Wales. Date: circa 1845

View of Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire. Date: circa 1845

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Crenellation, a term often associated with medieval architecture, refers to the distinctive battlements or parapets that adorn castles and fortresses. These structures not only served as defensive features but also added an air of grandeur and elegance to these magnificent buildings. One such example can be found at Picton Castle, near Haverfordwest in South Wales. Its crenellated walls stand tall, showcasing the architectural prowess of its creators. Similarly, Nantwich in Cheshire boasts impressive crenellations on its historic structures, transporting visitors back in time. Lancaster Castle in Lancashire is another remarkable sight adorned with crenellations. This imposing fortress has witnessed centuries of history unfold within its fortified walls. Venturing further north to Helsingborg in Skane, Sweden reveals a medieval fortress complete with crenellations that overlooks the city's picturesque landscape. Even beyond Europe's borders lie this architectural marvel. Lord's Castle in Barbados stands proudly amidst the West Indies' tropical beauty while Quetta's Military Staff College showcases British India's influence through its crenellated design. Doonagore Castle perched on Ireland's Co Clare coastline offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from its 16th-century tower house embellished with intricate crenellation patterns. The Tower of London takes on a magical aura during winter when it graces Christmas cards worldwide. Its iconic silhouette against a snowy backdrop captivates viewers and highlights the enchanting allure of crenellation. Traveling eastward brings us to Jerusalem where the Citadel (Tower of David) stands as a testament to ancient times. Its majestic structure adorned with timeless crenellations tells tales from centuries past. La Zisa castle located in Palermo, Sicily invites visitors into its regal halls boasting stunning ornate crenellation designs that reflect Italy's rich cultural heritage. Finally, St Mary's Church in Hartwell, Buckinghamshire showcases the versatility of crenellation.