The battlements are on top of the castle, in between the towers. These walkways have raised walls to prevents soldiers from fall off them or being picked off by archers. The walkways have narrow slots carved out at regular intervals for archers to aim through with getting hit themselves. There are also wider slots at longer intervals with cannons stationed at them. Flush against the outside walls are short, long boxes for soldiers to place their extra weapons in when preparing for a seige.
Battlements, Outside Castle
soldier
archer
I am often employed to be a soldier in someone's army. I am a very good show with my bow and arrow. I like the heat of battle.
Soldier, I'm worried about the state of my weapons. My arrows are made of flimsy wood, they are barely operational. Yes. This does look to be in shoddy shape.  See! This is what I am speaking of. My string is frayed, also. I'm afraid if we do not get some repairs made, we won't be able to defend the castle. On these battlements, we are a strong source of defense. I agree. Moreover, the more enemies you kill with your arrows, the less I have to fight when they climb the walls. We might both consider speaking to our commanders, since it affects archers and castle sodiers. Indeed. But my commander is gruff and resists any expenditures. I am not at all a coward. Still, it would steel my nerve if you would go with me to approach him. Hmm. That's a good idea. I've got a better one. Let's go to my commander. He likes me and is more easygoing. We'll send him to talk to your commander. No offense, but I think your commander is more likely to give you late guard duty all month than actually listen.  I like your idea even better. The prospect of late duty is not a good one. And these bows are just rubbish! I wouldn't be surprised to find the commander is taking his stipend for weapons and lining his own pockets with it. But that's between you and I. Sadly, I wouldn't be at all surprised. Either that or he is the biggest skinflint ever. Well, it's gong to get us killed either way, so thank you for bringing it to my attention.  I'm just glad we can work together on this. It will save many lives. There, there my friend. We'll have you shooting straight again in no time.