what is an embattlement
A notched parapet built on top of a wall, with alternating merlons and crenels for decoration or defense. Also called embattlement. Middle English batelment, alteration (influenced by batel, battle) of Old French batillement, tower, turret, from bastille; see bastille. notched parapet built on top of a wall, with alternating merlons and crenels for decoration or defense. Also called embattlement. Middle English batelment, alteration (influenced by batel, battle) of Old French batillement, tower, turret, from bastille; see bastille.