Detail

The upstanding sections of a parapet between the embrasures, behind which the defenders can shelter.
Hogg, Ian, The History of Fortifications1981

The vertical protective stonework of a battlemented parapet; the oppsite of crenel.
Brice, Martin, Fort and Fortresses, 1990

Toren aangebracht in of aan een vestingmuur t.b.v het flankeren van de muur en aangrenzend terrein; ook wel waltoren; zied ook kruittoren
Hogg, Ian, The History of Fortifications1981