Battlement Collection (page 3)

The Castle Inn on Edge Hill, Radway near Stratford upon Avon

Spain. Torrelodones. Watchtower of Torrelodones. 9th-11th centuries. Restored in the 20th century. Community of Madrid

ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

Trekker on The Great Wall of China

Oman, Musandam Peninsula, Khasab. A traditional mud built fort overlooking the bay to the front of the small town of Khasab famous for fishing and smuggling in small, fast boats, to and from Iran

Model of the Tower of Birger Jarl, 1520s
Model of the Tower of Birger Jarl, erected in 1520s. Medieval Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Spain. Buitrago del Lozoya. Walls. 11th-15th
Spain. Community of Madrid. Buitrago del Lozoya. View of the walls. 11th-15th centuries

Spain. San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Castle of La Coracera. Built in the 15th century and restored between 20th and 21st centuries. Community of Madrid

Spain. Manzanares El Real. New Castle of Manzanares el Real. Built in 1475 by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, son of the Marquis of Santillana. Exterior. Community of Madrid

Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the walls. Old City
Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the walls of the Old City

Israel. Jerusalem. Jaffa Gate. Old City Walls
Israel. Jerusalem. Jaffa Gate. Detail. Old City Walls

Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the wall. Old City. Night view
Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the wall of the Old City at night

Spain. Avila. Section of the western sector of the medieval walls, 12th century, next to the Bridges Gate (Puerta del Puente)

Spain. Avila. Section of the medieval walls, 12th century. In the background, the belfry of Carmens Gate (Puerta del Carmen), 17th century

Turkey. Istanbul. Ortakapi Gate (Middle Gate). Access to Topkapi Palace. Built in 1524 by Suleiman the Magnificent

Turkey. Istanbul. Theodosian Walls. Belgrade Gate. Second Military Gate

Turkey. Istanbul. Gate of Christ. First Military Gate
Turkey. Istanbul. First Military Gate. Gate of Christ

Spain. Penafiel. Castle. Tower
Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the tenth century by the Earl Lain Calvo. Tower. National Monument in 1917

Spain. Penafiel. Castle founded in the 10th century by the Earl Lain Calvo. View of the homage tower. It dates from the 13th century. National Monument in 1917

Spain. Galicia. Catoira. Torres do Oeste castle. 9th century
Spain. Galicia. Catoira. Torres do Oeste castle, built in 9th century by the king Alfonso III of Leon the Great as a defense fortress. They are the ruins of Castellum Honesti. Next to river Ulla

Portugal. Loule. Moorish castle rebuilt after the Reconquista by dom Paio Peres Correia. Detail. Algarve

Spain. Catalonia. Montblanc walls
Spain. Catalonia. Montblanc. Foradot door, belonging to the ancient walls of the city. 14th century

Castle of La Mota. Medina del Campo. Valladolid province. Ca
Castle of La Mota. Reconstructed medieval fortress. Built in 1490 by King John II, is an example of Gothic military architecture with Moorish elements. Outside view. Medina del Campo

Tarifa. Castle of Guzman el Bueno. Andalusia. Spain
Tarifa. Castle of Guzman el Bueno built by caliph Abd al-Rahman III in 960. Cadiz province. Andalusia. Spain

BELMONTE. General view of the castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spa
BELMONTE. General view of the castle, built by Juan Pacheco between 1456 and 1470. Is Gothic plateresque changeover. Province of Cuenca. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

ALARCON. Castle. Castile-la Mancha. Spain
ALARCON. Castle. Arab origin and rebuilt under Christian rule by King Alfonso VIII. He wrote much of his work the Infante Don Juan Manuel. It is now a parador. Detail. Province of Cuenca

SIGUENZA. Castle. Castile-La Mancha. Spain
SIGUENZA. Castle built by the Arabs in the twelfth century. It is now an inn of tourism. Guadalajara province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Castell of Ostia or Castell of Pope Julius II. (XV century
The Castell of Ostia or Castell of Pope Julius II. Was built by Baccio Pontelli (1450-1492). Ostia. Latium region. Italy. Europe

Cannon, c. 1810
A cannon on battlements, c.1810 Date: C.1810

Baden Wurttemberg, Bopfingen, Flochberg: Ancient ruin
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Bopfingen, Flochberg: Ancient ruin, village. Date: 2014

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

Conwy Castle (circa 1287), Wales, United Kingdom

Bolsena Castle (Rocca Monaldeschi)- 13th century, Bolsena, Viterbo Province, Latium, Italy

Gate of the city wall in Visby, Gotland, Sweden

Head Quarters, 1777 (engraving)
XJF869690 Head Quarter s, 1777 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The city and the village of Carcassonne, 1462 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345974 The city and the village of Carcassonne, 1462 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
XJF328394 Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

The River Shannon and Limerick from the Cathedral Tower, County Limerick, from Scenery
XJF328393 The River Shannon and Limerick from the Cathedral Tower, County Limerick, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Siege of a Christian Fortress, detail of the artillery, illustration from The
XIR207295 Siege of a Christian Fortress, detail of the artillery, illustration from The Military Campaigns of Suleyman I (1494-1566) the Magnificent (Hunername) by Lokman (vellum) by Islamic School

The Castle of Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland in the 1800s, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131458 The Castle of Kanturk, County Cork, Ireland in the 1800s, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue (engraving) by Bartlett

Clifden Castle, Connemara, County Galway, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131495 Clifden Castle, Connemara, County Galway, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131099 Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Valley of the Blackwater between Youghal (County Cork) and Lismore (County Waterford)
KW131078 Valley of the Blackwater between Youghal (County Cork) and Lismore (County Waterford), Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

View of Howth Castle, County Dublin, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of
KW131070 View of Howth Castle, County Dublin, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131067 Carrickfergus Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

The Road to Calvary, from the Spanish Chapel, c. 1365 (fresco)
XIR130096 The Road to Calvary, from the Spanish Chapel, c.1365 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

The Norman Gate and Deputy Governors House (gouache over graphite on paper)
XYC150291 The Norman Gate and Deputy Governors House (gouache over graphite on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 38.1x53.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Europe, Portugal, Obidos, flowering plant and vine on battlement wall

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"Battlements: Guardians of History and Heritage" Step into the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France, and be transported back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts towering battlements that have stood strong for centuries, protecting its inhabitants from invaders. Across the Atlantic, Glenveagh Castle on Lake Lough Beagh in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal offers a glimpse into Ireland's rich history. Its battlement-adorned walls overlook the serene lake, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. Traveling further south to Cuba's coastline, one cannot miss the imposing Castillo del Morro fortress at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago. These formidable battlements once guarded against pirates and enemy ships seeking access to this strategic harbor. In Kilkenny Castle, located in County Kilkenny within Leinster region of Ireland (Eire), Europe reveals another magnificent example of architectural grandeur. The castle's sturdy battlements bear witness to countless tales from its storied past. Venturing into Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region brings us to Cochem and Eltz Castle. Perched high above lush greenery and meandering rivers, these castles showcase intricate battlement designs that evoke awe-inspiring beauty. Even as we delve deeper into history with Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle during 1628 (early 20th century), we find ourselves captivated by images depicting courageous soldiers defending their fortifications amidst intense battles. Closer to Central America lies Gates Fort Park in Bermuda—a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its well-preserved fortifications remind us of an era when nations fiercely protected their territories against potential threats. Spain too has left an indelible mark on European history through its numerous fortified structures adorned with majestic battlements.