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Noun Concept
Categories: Articles with short description, Fortification stubs, Castle architecture
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bretèche  brattice  Breteche
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In Medieval fortification, a bretèche or brattice is a small balcony with machicolations, usually built over a gate and sometimes in the corners of the fortress' wall, with the purpose of enabling defenders to shoot or throw objects at the attackers huddled under the wall. Wikipedia
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In Medieval fortification, a bretèche or brattice is a small balcony with machicolations, usually built over a gate and sometimes in the corners of the fortress' wall, with the purpose of enabling defenders to shoot or throw objects at the attackers huddled under the wall. Wikipedia
Type of castle architectural element Wikidata
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architectural element
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fortification
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brattice, Breteche

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