1archit.build.to build machicolations, defensive openings through which molten lead, stones etc. could be dropped:
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1461
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licences [...] pur faire avoir encloser et enjoyer ascun parke ou parkes, warein ou franc chace, ou d'enbateller, carneller, mascoller ou de faire ascun toure, chastel ou fortresse deins cest roialme
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machecoller (1461)