Crenellation Collection (page 6)

Pendennis Castle, Falmouth, Cornwall. circa 1950s

St Mawes Castle, Cornwall, with sailing boats on the sea. Date: circa 1980s

Public Library, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Public Library (Womans Board of Trade), and Armory (left), Washington Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Date: circa 1908

General Shermans headquarters, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Green-Meldrim House, West Macon Street, General Shermans headquarters in his March to the Sea during the American Civil War, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: circa 1906

New Central Fire Engine House, Canton, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1910

Old Heidelberg Restaurant, Miami, Florida, USA
Old Heidelberg Restaurant, 151 SE 2nd Street, Miami, Florida, USA, with German style food, drink and atmosphere. Date: 1931

San Juan de Ulua Fort, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1908

Barracks in Swakopmund, south west Africa
Barracks in Swakopmund, German south west Africa (now Namibia). Date: circa 1912

Fortress in Keetmanshoop, south west Africa
Fortress in Keetmanshoop, then part of German south west Africa (now southern Namibia). Date: circa 1910

Townscape of Ghent, Belgium, viewed from crenellated walls. Date: circa 1930s

Kidron Valley, looking south, near Jerusalem
View of the Kidron Valley, looking south, near Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Group of Bedouins in camp, Jerusalem
Group of Bedouins in their camp, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Pottery dealers at City Wall, Jerusalem
Pottery dealers at the City Wall, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, with people and parked cars. Date: 1920s

Northern City Wall, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

North-east corner of City Wall, Jerusalem
North-east corner of the City Wall, Jerusalem. Date: 1920s

Church on Brent Tor, Dartmoor, Devon
The 13th century St Michaels Church on Brent Tor, Dartmoor, near Tavistock, Devon

Herald and others on a balcony
Herald and others in uniform on a balcony at Stable Yard, St Jamess Palace. The herald is waving his hat. Date: 1910

Alupka (Vorontsov) Palace, Crimea, Ukraine
Courtyard of the Alupka (Vorontsov) Palace, Crimea, Ukraine (then in Russia). It was built between 1828 and 1848 as a summer residence for Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov

Britain poster, The Court Houses, Carlisle, for The Travel Association. Date: circa 1938

Palazzo Pubblico (Town Hall), Perugia, Italy. Date: late 19th century

Government House, Sydney, Australia. Date: circa 1890s

Palace of the Maharaja of Bangalore, India. Date: circa 1890s

Twelve young people standing in a line, from the tallest to the smallest, with a large building in the background. Date: 1930

Stone building with dovecote
An interesting stone building with a dovecote on top

Old citadel, Jerusalem, Israel

BABYLON: ISHTAR GATE. Ruins of the Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon. Photograph, c1932

Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Georgian: Living Pillar Cathedral) is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta, Georgia

The Walls of Jerusalem
The current walls were rebuilt 1535-1538 by Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman empire, partially on the remains of the ancient walls.Scarcity of the openings

The Walls of Jerusalem against sky
The current walls were rebuilt 1535-1538 by Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman empire, partially on the remains of the ancient walls.Scarcity and disposition of the openings

Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Georgian: Living Pillar Cathedral) is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta, Georgia

The Castle of Combourg (see also 382414) (litho)
XIR382376 The Castle of Combourg (see also 382414) (litho) by Benoist, Felix (1813-1896); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Writtle Church, Essex, c. 1795 (w / c over graphite on paper)
XYC281103 Writtle Church, Essex, c.1795 (w/c over graphite on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 18.6x24.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

An unidentified Gothic Mansion (w / c and pen & ink, with bodycolour and graphite dn paper)
XYC253497 An unidentified Gothic Mansion (w/c and pen & ink, with bodycolour and graphite dn paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 25.1x34.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Two Views of Apley Priory (oil on canvas) (detail of 11741)
BAL227159 Two Views of Apley Priory (oil on canvas) (detail of 11741) by English School, (18th century); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Two Views of Apley Priory (oil on canvas)
BAL11741 Two Views of Apley Priory (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

SCULPTORs FOUNDRY, c1862. Sculptor Clark Mills in front of his octagonal foundry on Blandensburg Road Northeast in Washington, D.C. Photographed c1862

SPAIN: VALENCIA. View of a wall in Valencia, Spain. Lithograph, French, mid or late 19th century

TOWER OF LONDON, 1801. Beauchamp Tower, one of the towers in the wall surrounding the White Tower. Watercolor by C. Tomkins, 1801

BelA m Tower, Lisbon
Belem Tower, in Lisbon.The most representative monument of the Manueline architectural style. It is reflected on the waters of the Tagus River

Don LuAis I bridge and Muralha Fernandina in Porto
Don LuAis I bridge and Muralha Fernandina (Fernandina Wall) in Porto.The Dom LuAis I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, on the Atlantic coast.The city was known in the time of 11th-century geographer al-Bakri

Sfax, Tunisia - The Rampart walls and Water Tower. Date: circa 1910s

Monastery of St. John the Theologian, Patmos, Greece
The Monastery of St. John the Theologian, which takes the form of a Citadel (Chora) on Patmos Island, Greece Date: circa 1940s

The Rozafa hilltop castle fortress fort between Shkodra and Lezhe. Shkodra. Albania, Balkan, Europe

View of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales
A close-up view of Caernarvon Castle in North Wales, with the sea in the background. Date: 1959

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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.