Webmachicolation: 1 n a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy Type of: breastwork , parapet fortification consisting of a low wall WebMachicolations Main article: Machicolation Battlements may be stepped out to overhang the wall below, and may have openings at their bases between the supporting corbels , …

Valheim - A simple wooden watchtower design with machicolations

Web(tr) to construct machicolations at the top of (a wall) Word Origin for machicolate C18: from Old French machicoller, ultimately from Provençal machacol, from macar to crush + col … Webmachicolation : a gallery projecting on brackets and built on the outside of castle towers and walls,with openings in the floor through which to drop molten lead, boiling oil, and missiles. Compare with hoarding Click here for pronounciation. Go to Main Glossary Page All images and html code in this project are © Jane Vadnal. beaver dam state park nevada camping

Where did Machicolations come from? and how do you say it?

WebThere are four machicolations at parapet level. Roof platform with masonry parapet now capped. Various alterations to original tower layout - including large modern window openings punched through seaward face on ground and first floors, and new doors at all levels on both sides to access later wings. Webma·chic·o·la·tion (mə-chĭk′ə-lā′shən) n. 1. a. A projecting gallery at the top of a castle wall, supported by a row of corbels and having openings in the floor through which stones and boiling liquids could be dropped on attackers. b. One of these openings. 2. A row of small projecting arches used as an ornamental architectural feature. Web1. a. : an opening between the corbels of a projecting parapet or in the floor of a gallery or roof of a portal for discharging missiles upon assailants below see battlement illustration. … beaver dam utah