Battlement Collection (page 4)

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

France, South of France, Avignon, Papal Palace

Northeast entrance to the Fortress of Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru, South America

View from the Bosphorus towards the Genoese Castle or Yoros Kalesi, Bosporus, Anadolu Kavagi, Istanbul, Asian side, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Fortress walls or ramparts on the hill, Alanya Castle, Tophane quarter, Tophane, Alanya, Turkish Riviera, Province of Antalya, Mediterranean Region, Turkey

Walls of the historic Fortress of Nokalakevi, near ??Senaki, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia

JERUSALEM, 15th CENTURY. Jeremiah weeps over Jerusalem after the city was sacked by Nebuchadnezzar. Jeramiah portrayed over the walled city of Jerusalem, between two large towers

SIEGE OF MAJORCA, 1229. Siege of Majorca by Christian forces under King James I of Aragon. Mural, 14th century

ARCHERS, 15th CENTURY. Archers defending a castle under siege. Illumination from Chroniques d Angleterre, late 15th century

CIVIL WAR: UNION FORT. Detachment of Company K, 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery, manning the guns at Fort Stevens, Washington, D.C. shortly after the American Civil War

CIVIL WAR: UNION FORT. Officers and men of Company F, 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Heavy Artillery, at Fort Stevens, Washington, D.C. shortly after the American Civil War

PERSIAN QUEEN, 15th CENTURY. A Persian queen on a circular tower with two string courses and a battlemented top. Illumination from an early 15th century English manuscript

Fortification on the river La Tet, behind Fort Liberia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villefranche-de-Conflent, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Fortification on the river La Tet, behind Fort Liberia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villefranche-de-Conflent, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Neumunster Abbey at Lower City Grund, former battlement, old town, UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site, Luxembourg City, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Europe

Tower of the Enclosure of the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
A Tower on the Enclosure Wall of the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia - a historic fortified complex at the heart of the city. Date: 1905

Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Bodiam Castle (1385), reflected in moat, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Bodiam Castle (1385), reflected in moat, East Sussex, England

Lokrum island in the background, Minceta Tower Dubrovnik, old city. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle Tower with Macedonian Flag

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Macedonian Flag atop Car Samoils Castle

A view of the ruined chateau, the Popes summer palace over the vineyards. Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateauneuf, Vaucluse, Provence, France

Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

The Chateau de Tournon in the town Tournon and in the background a twoer in ruins
The Chateau de Tournon in the town Tournon. Build in the 14th-15th century by the seigneurs de Tournon. Tournon-sur-Rhone, Ardeche, France

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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.