Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

castellation

noun

/ˌkæs.təˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The architectural feature of a building characterized by battlements or parapets resembling the teeth of a saw.

Examples

The ancient castle’s castellation provided a strategic advantage during battles.
The designer incorporated castellation in the new municipal building to give it a historic feel.

Meaning

Castellation refers to a design element commonly found in medieval architecture, where a structure has a series of raised sections along its roof or walls resembling the battlements of a castle.