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medieval architecture that turned dodging arrows into a tasteful design choice.
gap teethThe notches are called crenels, the solid bits merlons.
shoot and hideSoldiers fired through gaps, ducked behind stone, repeated.
status symbolMany later ones were purely decorative bragging rights.
licensed wallsEngland required royal permission to crenellate your home.
murder holesSome had floor gaps for dropping nasty surprises down.