31. The space between two merlons is called a crenel, and a succession of merlons and crenels is a crenellation . 32. The crenellations and machicolations are very prominent, and again, more characteristic of a fortress than of a church. 33. The base of the plaque is black with a shape that has forms taken from castle architecture such as crenellation . 34. Most stone arch bridges have solid parapets without decoration; this bridge's parapet crenellation was an ornamental feature. 35. It too was designed with crenellations to complement the castle, in this case by J . C . Buckler. 36. Soon afterwards the castle was purchased by a wealthy Barcelonan banker, who refurbished it and added decorative crenellations throughout. 37. However, Christmemel's garrison was defended by crenellations , allowing the Germans to repulse the Lithuanians with crossbow fire. 38. Each buttress is decorated with gargoyles and a twisted pinnacle, while the upper walls of the church have decorative crenellations . 39. A sculptural hybrid echoing past pier buildings, the Shanghai tunnels and marine barnacles, it becomes both crenellation and crustacean. 40. There are dozens of buildings in the Budweiser complex, with enough crenellations and battlements to outfit several medium-size castles.
